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ER09 MLR

2011 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

182,045 mi
Last recorded182,045 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A492,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationER09 MLR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 182,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Front bumper loose

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner light on boot not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner light on boot not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm/rack has play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

slight knocking on steering during lock to lock test

Fail 4 Jul 2025 182,037 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s/f washer jet not working, n/s/f washer jet misses windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front ball joint, marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken top coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and bald and cracking inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front bumper loose

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner light on boot not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner light on boot not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm/rack has play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

slight knocking on steering during lock to lock test

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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ER09 MLR is a 2011 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ER09 MLR, 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 ER09 MLR registered?

ER09 MLR is a 2011 Audi A4, first registered on 19 April 2011.

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