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GR53 HLS

2011 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,508 mi
Last recorded118,508 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A492,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 HLS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 118,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear brake showing signs of overheating

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

coolant on min level

Pass 12 Oct 2024 114,455 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 108,497 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 103,125 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 95,287 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 95,287 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 81,508 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 81,456 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Both sides - PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 74,978 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 74,978 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 68,119 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 60,186 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 48,039 miles

Front tyres both sides badly worn on the insides

Pass 2 Nov 2015 35,175 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 133,040 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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GR53 HLS is a 2011 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GR53 HLS, 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 GR53 HLS registered?

GR53 HLS is a 2011 Audi A4, first registered on 16 May 2011.

Is GR53 HLS safe to buy?

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