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FY11 YAX

2011 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,756 mi
Last recorded163,756 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A492,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 YAX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 163,756 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2026 163,608 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 152,303 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 139,384 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s ,o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth from inner edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s ,o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s ,o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2024 139,384 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s ,o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth from inner edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s ,o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s ,o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 126,035 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer gator (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 126,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush yellow chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush yellow chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer gator (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 115,793 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 115,793 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 105,507 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 105,507 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 85,711 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 69,305 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 69,305 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 57,130 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 46,397 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 37,399 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre close to legal limits

Pass 29 Mar 2014 28,525 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YAX is a 2011 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FY11 YAX, 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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FY11 YAX is a 2011 Audi A4, first registered on 1 April 2011.

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