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LY11 BDV

2011 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,950 mi
Last recorded120,950 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A492,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY11 BDV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 120,950 miles

Intermittent noise from clutch/gearbox area; advise further investigations

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly stepped on inside

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at 3mm and worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 114,703 miles

Rear Inner both rear tyres slightly stepped on inner edge

Fail 20 Aug 2025 114,701 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner both rear tyres slightly stepped on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2024 105,888 miles

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

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

engine covers / under trays fitted

slight play o/s steering / suspension

Fail 28 Aug 2024 105,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

engine covers / under trays fitted

slight play o/s steering / suspension

Pass 29 Aug 2023 98,661 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2022 87,905 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 75,623 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 65,543 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre is out of shape.

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Undertray fitted so full inspection of steering and suspension NOT possible.

Pass 7 Aug 2019 58,292 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 55,493 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 51,684 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 51,681 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 46,022 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 32,976 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 18,008 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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LY11 BDV is a 2011 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LY11 BDV, 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 LY11 BDV registered?

LY11 BDV is a 2011 Audi A4, first registered on 23 June 2011.

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