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F28 CRL

2011 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2027
Tests36 (24 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,893 mi
Last recorded115,893 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A492,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF28 CRL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

24 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2026 115,893 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2026 144,312 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2025 113,359 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Centre (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 113,359 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Centre (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 139,028 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 109,982 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 109,982 miles

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

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 134,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 105,177 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 105,177 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 120,289 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2023 120,289 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2022 98,283 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 96,010 miles

Emissions too clean to test.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 14 Jul 2022 96,010 miles

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

Emissions too clean to test.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 9 Sep 2021 93,244 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 77,599 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 77,599 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre Pipe Clamps Missing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 64,885 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 88,074 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 60,859 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 60,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 79,202 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 54,775 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 54,775 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2017 70,469 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 70,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 45,755 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Dec 2016 59,279 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 37,456 miles

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

front ns washer not working (osf supplying water)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 37,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake pads getting low

rear baby seat fitted on allowing inspection of adult seat belts

Pass 30 Nov 2015 47,647 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 29,229 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 29,229 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 38,271 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 38,199 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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F28 CRL is a 2011 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 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 F28 CRL, 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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F28 CRL is a 2011 Audi A4, first registered on 1 December 2011.

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