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LX61 VFM

2011 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

148,183 mi
Last recorded148,183 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A492,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX61 VFM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 148,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R18 .1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2026 148,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R18 .1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 138,618 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 138,415 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2024 129,212 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (rear arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside x2 each side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play dust cover deteriorating as well (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged around outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front door mirror unit damaged but still functional

Offside Rear tyre starting to scrub around inner and outer edges of tread.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside brake pads over half worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2024 129,212 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling device arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords around inner wall 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (rear arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside x2 each side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play dust cover deteriorating as well (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged around outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front door mirror unit damaged but still functional

Offside Rear tyre starting to scrub around inner and outer edges of tread.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside brake pads over half worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 120,006 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (rear arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside x2 each side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm and rubber boot deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 May 2023 120,005 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (flexi) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working in door mirror LED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure around inner wall 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (rear arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside x2 each side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm and rubber boot deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 106,961 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear o/s&n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside {rear arms} (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Front brake pads over half worn

Pass 22 Jan 2021 92,013 miles

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

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

no smoke detected during emissions testing

Pass 3 Jan 2020 87,021 miles

Central mirror secure at time of inspection

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both ns and os (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm BOTH ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + WORN SMOOTH outside prescribed measured area (5.2.3 (e))

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

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 2 Jan 2020 87,020 miles

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

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

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

Central mirror secure at time of inspection

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both ns and os (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm BOTH ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + WORN SMOOTH outside prescribed measured area (5.2.3 (e))

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

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 21 Dec 2018 76,782 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 67,537 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 67,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 58,011 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 46,283 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 46,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 26,895 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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LX61 VFM is a 2011 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LX61 VFM, 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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LX61 VFM is a 2011 Audi A4, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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