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DK11 SWO

2011 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,039 mi
Last recorded135,039 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A492,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK11 SWO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 135,039 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2025 134,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 134,751 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 134,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 130,407 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 123,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm/rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm/rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 123,771 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 113,413 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 113,410 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 112,790 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 112,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2019 98,250 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))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 70,012 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 61,465 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 50,684 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 43,924 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2015 43,918 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear tyre perishing/ wearing on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 32,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DK11 SWO is a 2011 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DK11 SWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK11 SWO registered?

DK11 SWO is a 2011 Audi A4, first registered on 19 April 2011.

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