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J16 VSS

2011 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

129,859 mi
Last recorded129,859 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A492,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 VSS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 129,859 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 129,859 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Undertray insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very corroded on outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 127,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 122,138 miles

Exhaust sleeve clamp corroded / broken

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

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

Rear Headlamp leveling device deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2022 116,255 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 110,663 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 100,627 miles

both front tyres getting quite worn (2-3mm)

Pass 20 Jun 2019 95,723 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 89,741 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 83,259 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 72,554 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 56,732 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 42,119 miles

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

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

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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J16 VSS is a 2011 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 J16 VSS, 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 J16 VSS registered?

J16 VSS is a 2011 Audi A4, first registered on 12 October 2011.

Is J16 VSS safe to buy?

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