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SH61 DPX

2011 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

178,387 mi
Last recorded178,387 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A492,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 DPX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 178,387 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 170,894 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 159,533 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 152,818 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 145,416 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2020 136,278 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 128,080 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 126,947 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 117,082 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 109,100 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 89,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 70,473 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 70,471 miles

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

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

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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SH61 DPX is a 2011 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SH61 DPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH61 DPX registered?

SH61 DPX is a 2011 Audi A4, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is SH61 DPX safe to buy?

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