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VU61 HCN

2011 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

156,068 mi
Last recorded156,068 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A492,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 HCN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 156,068 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 156,068 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 146,595 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 146,595 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 137,658 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 137,657 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 128,181 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft c.v joint seepage of grease

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 128,180 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft c.v joint seepage of grease

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 119,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff input seal - slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 111,328 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Dec 2020 111,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Halfshaft securing bolt missing nut missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively due to insufficient water on washer (3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Aug 2019 101,870 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 18 Aug 2018 91,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Sidewall damaged/ 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn unevenly/ Inner edge close to cords

Passenger air bag turned off

Rear seat belts not checked/ Child seats fitted

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Aug 2018 91,331 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Sidewall damaged/ 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn unevenly/ Inner edge close to cords

Passenger air bag turned off

Rear seat belts not checked/ Child seats fitted

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2017 79,753 miles

Emissions too clean to register

Pass 22 Aug 2016 69,613 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 69,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 59,843 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 49,694 miles

advise nearside front tyre wall slight damage

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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VU61 HCN is a 2011 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VU61 HCN, 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 VU61 HCN registered?

VU61 HCN is a 2011 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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