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FG61 SWJ

2011 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,718 mi
Last recorded124,718 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A492,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 SWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 124,718 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 nails in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 124,713 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 nails in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 120,280 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level intensity very poor (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear track control arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear track control arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 114,718 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning non obligatory high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 110,045 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 104,728 miles

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

Rear advise non obligatory high level center brake light is very dim

Pass 24 Oct 2020 98,752 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 low on inner edge ( 3mm)

both front tyres devoid of tread on edges

Fail 24 Oct 2020 98,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 low on inner edge ( 3mm)

both front tyres devoid of tread on edges

Pass 11 Oct 2019 87,476 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 87,476 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 80,798 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

no diesel print out due to low emissions

Fail 26 Oct 2018 80,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

no diesel print out due to low emissions

Pass 19 Oct 2017 74,956 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 68,434 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 60,635 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 44,859 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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FG61 SWJ is a 2011 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG61 SWJ, 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 FG61 SWJ registered?

FG61 SWJ is a 2011 Audi A4, first registered on 22 November 2011.

Is FG61 SWJ safe to buy?

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