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FY61 YKJ

2011 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

215,606 mi
Last recorded215,606 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A492,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 YKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 215,606 miles

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

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

under tray insecure

Fail 23 Sep 2026 215,562 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

under tray insecure

Pass 15 Sep 2025 204,868 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 195,236 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 195,236 miles

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

Offside Outer Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 184,552 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 176,211 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 176,211 miles

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 169,719 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 163,529 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 147,505 miles

O/S/F tyre worn to inner edge

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 133,506 miles

Both front tyres starting to scrub to inner edges

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

Fail 15 Sep 2018 133,506 miles

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

Both front tyres starting to scrub to inner edges

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 113,287 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 89,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 70,296 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 50,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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FY61 YKJ is a 2011 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FY61 YKJ, 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 FY61 YKJ registered?

FY61 YKJ is a 2011 Audi A4, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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