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SM61 DCE

2011 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,299 mi
Last recorded133,299 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A492,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 DCE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 133,299 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 133,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 131,357 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disc worn/scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyre slight perishing 2553519 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 128,715 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 126,645 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 124,284 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 122,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 1.8mm, legal limit 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.5mm, legal limit 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Disc corroded. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 114,975 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 114,969 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Coolant level low.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp level sender broken.

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 94,344 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 72,043 miles

Brake pad warning light stays on

Pass 11 Nov 2016 51,358 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2015 31,678 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 19,104 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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SM61 DCE is a 2011 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SM61 DCE, 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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SM61 DCE is a 2011 Audi A4, first registered on 7 November 2011.

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