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SM11 GVY

2011 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

53,837 mi
Last recorded53,837 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A492,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 GVY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 53,837 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Mirror missing

Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2026 53,837 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Mirror missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 52,146 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 50,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 48,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 48,343 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 46,722 miles

Nearside Rear brakes got hot

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 45,197 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 45,197 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 43,827 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 42,814 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2017 41,107 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 37,057 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted covering components

Fail 29 Apr 2015 31,060 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2015 31,060 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 24,221 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 24,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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SM11 GVY is a 2011 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SM11 GVY, 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 SM11 GVY registered?

SM11 GVY is a 2011 Audi A4, first registered on 16 May 2011.

Is SM11 GVY safe to buy?

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