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SY11 ZSJ

2011 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,966 mi
Last recorded137,966 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A492,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY11 ZSJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 137,966 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front subframe brace (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 137,966 miles

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

Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front subframe brace (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 124,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 113,229 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 113,226 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn collapsed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 105,546 miles

Engine and undertrays fitted as standard

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone-chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Various suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2022 105,546 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine and undertrays fitted as standard

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.60mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.50mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone-chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on the inside (5.2.3 (e))

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2021 95,181 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Fail 27 Sep 2021 95,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50zr17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50zr17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 17 Sep 2020 80,766 miles

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

Engine and undertrays fitted as standard

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 71,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost, inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both, corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Fail 4 Sep 2019 71,398 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost, inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost, inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both, corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 13 Sep 2018 63,016 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 58,673 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. IMBALANCE OF 17% ON FRONT AXLE (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively GRABBING SLIGHTLY (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 50,026 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' SMALL CHIPS (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 49,643 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working BULB HOLDER RUSTED (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' SMALL CHIPS (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 41,720 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

UNDERBODY COVERS FITTED

Pass 26 Jul 2014 28,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres getting quite worn

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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SY11 ZSJ 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 66.7%.

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 SY11 ZSJ, 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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SY11 ZSJ is a 2011 Audi A4, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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