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L31 TAR

2011 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

131,091 mi
Last recorded131,091 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A492,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 TAR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 131,091 miles

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 128,285 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 124,623 miles

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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 120,823 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 116,312 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 111,501 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 106,600 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 99,749 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 98,759 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 95,180 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 90,733 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 79,759 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 79,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 66,931 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 52,412 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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L31 TAR is a 2011 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 L31 TAR, 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 L31 TAR registered?

L31 TAR is a 2011 Audi A4, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is L31 TAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L31 TAR shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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