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ML61 SHZ

2011 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

61,395 mi
Last recorded61,395 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A492,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 SHZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 61,395 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 61,372 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 56,041 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 50,765 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 50,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2023 47,036 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 35,462 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 34,554 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 32,987 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 32,268 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 30,426 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 28,346 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 25,215 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 21,604 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 18,280 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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ML61 SHZ is a 2011 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ML61 SHZ, 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 ML61 SHZ registered?

ML61 SHZ is a 2011 Audi A4, first registered on 25 October 2011.

Is ML61 SHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML61 SHZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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