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FV11 TMZ

2011 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

179,519 mi
Last recorded179,519 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A492,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 TMZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 179,519 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 179,519 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction ALTERNATOR NATOR AND BATTERY LIGHT IS ON (2.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened FRONT FRONT LOWER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened REAR LOWER REAR FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn AND O/S/F UPPER SHORT ARM BUSHES CRACKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function AND CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users NOT ENOUGH OIL IN THE ENGINE AND EMISSION NOT TESTED (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened AND O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick AND O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure AND N/S/R WALL CRAKING DUE TO UNDER INFLATION (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened AND O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick AND O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BATTERY POWER TOO LOW AND ALTERNATOR NOT CHARGING

Fail 10 Nov 2025 179,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing innerwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front back plate loose

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

Rear heat shield plate loose

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 152,401 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 152,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 152,094 miles

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

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

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

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

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))

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

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

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

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 129,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner 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))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 119,096 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 113,629 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 113,626 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 97,330 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Mar 2018 79,614 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 58,123 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 49,791 miles

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

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

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

small chips zones (A+B) of screen

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2015 40,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyre treads cracking

Pass 23 Apr 2014 30,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside rear tyre treads cracking

nearside front outer tyre wall damaged

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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FV11 TMZ is a 2011 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FV11 TMZ, 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 FV11 TMZ registered?

FV11 TMZ is a 2011 Audi A4, first registered on 1 May 2011.

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