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LM61 SBY

2011 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

206,843 mi
Last recorded206,843 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A492,486 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 SBY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 206,843 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 arm rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 190,116 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 170,932 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 152,036 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REARMOST CONTROL ARM BUSH SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REARMOST CONTROL ARM BUSH SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WEARING LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 133,891 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WEARING ON INNER & OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 133,891 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WEARING ON INNER & OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 116,839 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 116,839 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 115,226 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 115,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 28,566 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Sep 2018 99,514 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 99,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 91,313 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 64,078 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 47,849 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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LM61 SBY is a 2011 Audi A4 in Black 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 LM61 SBY, 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 LM61 SBY registered?

LM61 SBY is a 2011 Audi A4, first registered on 9 November 2011.

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