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S18 OLJ

2011 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,576 mi
Last recorded113,576 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A492,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 OLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 113,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle sleeve loose exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper both arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 113,575 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle sleeve loose exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper both arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 103,500 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 98,859 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 95,241 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 95,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 89,761 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 89,761 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative height level linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 84,460 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 78,205 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 78,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 73,311 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 65,547 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 56,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 56,585 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 47,357 miles

both front tyres have small cuts on outer sidewall-not to cords

Pass 26 Jan 2016 39,351 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 31,703 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 22,279 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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S18 OLJ 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 73.7%.

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 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 S18 OLJ, 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 S18 OLJ registered?

S18 OLJ is a 2011 Audi A4, first registered on 11 February 2011.

Is S18 OLJ safe to buy?

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