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HJ61 GWL

2011 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

221,496 mi
Last recorded221,496 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A492,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 GWL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 221,496 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2025 221,496 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside mirror damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2024 213,011 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively & Pads low. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear bumper damage.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both Front and Rear. (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front upper arms inner bushes (4 arms = 4 bushes). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear arms - support bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 202,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked & condensation forming on inside. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both Front and Rear. (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 189,084 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s lens cracked and only just met image standards (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s front fog light cover missing but no sharp edges

rear bumper damaged but ok at test

Pass 22 Oct 2021 173,047 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged n/s rear has a deep cut but no cords on show (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s head light cracked

o/s front fog light surround/grill missing but no sharp edges

Fail 14 Oct 2021 172,905 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s front (4.1.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s front no visible tread on edge and cut showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged n/s rear has a deep cut but no cords on show (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s head light cracked

o/s front fog light surround/grill missing but no sharp edges

Pass 30 Sep 2020 162,645 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s head lamp image starting to blur

n/s mirror damaged but ok at test

rear bumper damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 26 Sep 2019 152,728 miles

Nearside Front head lamp cracked but image ok

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 140,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre inside edge 'lumpy'.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 139,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 123,038 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 103,893 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Aug 2016 103,893 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2015 84,894 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring components.

Pass 6 Jun 2014 62,104 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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HJ61 GWL 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 75%.

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 HJ61 GWL, 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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HJ61 GWL is a 2011 Audi A4, first registered on 6 September 2011.

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