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FX61 XMS

2011 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

171,481 mi
Last recorded171,481 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A492,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX61 XMS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 171,481 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2026 171,231 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2026 170,716 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 154,616 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 142,177 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 141,859 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 125,826 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 112,404 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 103,729 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 94,114 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 94,114 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 82,405 miles

Brake pad wear indicator warning light wiring has been disconnected at brake pad connector.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn unevenly due to distorted road wheel

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 18 Sep 2018 82,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted Inner rim distorted affecting tyre run out (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Brake pad wear indicator warning light wiring has been disconnected at brake pad connector.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn unevenly due to distorted road wheel

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2017 70,556 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 61,449 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 52,325 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low.

Pass 15 Sep 2014 40,135 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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FX61 XMS is a 2011 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FX61 XMS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX61 XMS registered?

FX61 XMS is a 2011 Audi A4, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is FX61 XMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX61 XMS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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