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SP54 DAN

2011 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

169,360 mi
Last recorded169,360 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A492,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 DAN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 169,360 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 163,716 miles

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

undertrays

Pass 14 Feb 2024 157,176 miles

Covers fitted obstructing view of certain components

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield loose however unlikely to become detached

Fail 13 Feb 2024 157,170 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted obstructing view of certain components

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield loose however unlikely to become detached

Pass 4 Feb 2023 146,378 miles

under tray

Pass 27 Jan 2022 140,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R18Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 140,577 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R18Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 134,005 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 134,005 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 127,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 113,772 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 113,772 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 100,580 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 87,117 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 75,490 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

light damage to vehicle

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Mar 2015 59,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 43,238 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2014 43,238 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SP54 DAN is a 2011 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SP54 DAN, 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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SP54 DAN is a 2011 Audi A4, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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