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FY11 ZBG

2011 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

171,962 mi
Last recorded171,962 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A492,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 171,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear sub frame corroded.

Fail 21 Nov 2025 171,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip bulb was incorrectly fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear sub frame corroded.

Pass 6 Dec 2024 161,841 miles

General Corrosion To Front & Rear Suspension Components

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 161,841 miles

General Corrosion To Front & Rear Suspension Components

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 151,758 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Lipped & Corroded, Pads Ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower Control Arm Rear Of The Wheel (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Out Of Shape Inner Edge & Stepped 225/50/17 98Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Pitted & Corroded, Pads Ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 140,935 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 130,843 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Lower Arm (Rear Of Wheel) Bush To Body Mount Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 119,906 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside also moisture in nearside. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 111,884 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 104,591 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 90,257 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 90,257 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 75,894 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 59,682 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 43,832 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 28,490 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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FY11 ZBG is a 2011 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZBG, 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 ZBG registered?

FY11 ZBG is a 2011 Audi A4, first registered on 1 April 2011.

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