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KP61 BUW

2011 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

166,207 mi
Last recorded166,207 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A492,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP61 BUW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 166,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop worn

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working (fitted to vehicles first used before 1 March 2018)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2025 154,814 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2025 154,372 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to major leak at centre pipe (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp at centre pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 139,013 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 136,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Unresolved manufacturers safety recall found

Fail 29 Jun 2023 136,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Unresolved manufacturers safety recall found

Pass 20 Jun 2022 136,547 miles

Data supplied to DVSA by Audi shows that this vehicle has an outstanding voluntary service action relating to NOx emissions characteristics of EA 189 diesel engines.

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Outstanding manufacturers safety recall found

Fail 17 Jun 2022 136,547 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Data supplied to DVSA by Audi shows that this vehicle has an outstanding voluntary service action relating to NOx emissions characteristics of EA 189 diesel engines.

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Outstanding manufacturers safety recall found

Pass 3 Dec 2020 129,372 miles

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

Outstanding manufacturers safety recall found

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 114,667 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Outstanding manufacturers safety recall found

Pass 3 Dec 2018 108,078 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Outstanding recall found. There's an outstanding manufacturer's safety recall on AUDI A4 KP61BUW. The vehicle has been recalled since at least 26 November 2018. Contact a AUDI dealership to arrange for repairs.

Fail 26 Nov 2018 107,848 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Outstanding recall found. There's an outstanding manufacturer's safety recall on AUDI A4 KP61BUW. The vehicle has been recalled since at least 26 November 2018. Contact a AUDI dealership to arrange for repairs.

Pass 20 Nov 2017 28,133 miles

Emissions too low to register on DSM

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 28,133 miles

Offside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Emissions too low to register on DSM

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 91,456 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 81,270 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 73,944 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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KP61 BUW is a 2011 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KP61 BUW, 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 KP61 BUW registered?

KP61 BUW is a 2011 Audi A4, first registered on 4 November 2011.

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