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EK61 DPO

2011 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,173 mi
Last recorded157,173 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A492,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 DPO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 157,173 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2026 157,173 miles

Exhaust system insecure joining sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 149,825 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 149,825 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 28 Aug 2024 140,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 140,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 133,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 133,399 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (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))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 124,374 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 114,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 103,890 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 94,289 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 67,230 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 67,230 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48 % O/S low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 42,978 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 34,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 28,324 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 21,768 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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EK61 DPO is a 2011 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EK61 DPO, 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 EK61 DPO registered?

EK61 DPO is a 2011 Audi A4, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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