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CL53 ADS

2011 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

121,513 mi
Last recorded121,513 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A492,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL53 ADS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 121,513 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 121,513 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 109,667 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 96,769 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 83,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 71,541 miles

both front tyres gatting low tread depths at 3mm and worn on inner edges (Advise attention

n/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm

Pass 21 Jan 2021 60,634 miles

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads low (Advise attention

Pass 24 Jan 2020 52,233 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly on edges and tread depths low at 3mm

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Jan 2019 39,651 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre sidewall has damage.

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low at 1.6 mm and worn on inner edge. *** Borderline advise attention *** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 26,017 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 17,759 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 13,856 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 10,814 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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CL53 ADS is a 2011 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2011 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 92,486 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CL53 ADS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 15 years old, this Audi A4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CL53 ADS registered?

CL53 ADS is a 2011 Audi A4, first registered on 18 March 2011.

Is CL53 ADS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CL53 ADS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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