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FY61 YMU

2011 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

143,001 mi
Last recorded143,001 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A492,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 YMU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2026 143,001 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 131,403 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 131,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 131,387 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 123,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 123,395 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 40 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 119,418 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 119,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 118,806 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 118,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Sidelight not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 113,421 miles

Zero emission readings

Fail 14 Oct 2021 113,421 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Zero emission readings

Pass 23 Oct 2020 106,631 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front disc worn but not too excess (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 106,631 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rear discs worn to excess (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front disc worn but not too excess (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 97,955 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 97,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2018 90,334 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 82,472 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 73,714 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 67,552 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 59,415 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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FY61 YMU is a 2011 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YMU, 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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FY61 YMU is a 2011 Audi A4, first registered on 1 November 2011.

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