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M40 PTL

2011 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,914 mi
Last recorded108,914 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A492,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 PTL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 108,914 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 103,547 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 103,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 98,269 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 91,470 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 91,470 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 85,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 80,234 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 76,477 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 70,119 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 62,076 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 62,076 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 45,358 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 43,765 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 43,763 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 34,650 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 34,650 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 19,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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M40 PTL is a 2011 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M40 PTL, 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 M40 PTL registered?

M40 PTL is a 2011 Audi A4, first registered on 5 December 2011.

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