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FY11 SZV

2011 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,083 mi
Last recorded136,083 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A492,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 SZV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 136,083 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 6 May 2025 136,083 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction On display (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Carrier fitted to front windscreen. (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated and Rear both sides.(All) (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 125,249 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and Rear. (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On edges, both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated/splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber protective cover detached both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 May 2024 125,249 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Carrier fitted to front windscreen, also item around interior rear view mirror. (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides inner edges. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault On display. (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and Rear. (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On edges, both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated/splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber protective cover detached both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 112,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damage (kerb). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 103,128 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Mar 2021 98,852 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Mar 2021 98,852 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On safety wear indicators, (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 94,377 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Pass 28 Feb 2019 82,769 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Pass 19 Mar 2018 75,385 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Fail 19 Mar 2018 75,385 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 65,972 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 56,371 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 48,209 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 41,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Mar 2014 41,393 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FY11 SZV is a 2011 Audi A4 in Grey 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 FY11 SZV, 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 FY11 SZV registered?

FY11 SZV is a 2011 Audi A4, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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