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DE61 ZYU

2011 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

171,748 mi
Last recorded171,748 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A492,486 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 ZYU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 171,748 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn inner edges and tyres have slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 163,587 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 156,166 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 146,317 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (All around) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Under body tray fitted difficult to access some component

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2023 146,317 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (All around) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Under body tray fitted difficult to access some component

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 138,972 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 138,972 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 135,276 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 135,269 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 131,201 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 131,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front 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 8 Mar 2019 125,421 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 118,028 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 118,028 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 109,463 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 225/50/17

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 101,840 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 101,840 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 93,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2015 93,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2014 90,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DE61 ZYU is a 2011 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DE61 ZYU, 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 DE61 ZYU registered?

DE61 ZYU is a 2011 Audi A4, first registered on 5 December 2011.

Is DE61 ZYU safe to buy?

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