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WE59 ALE

2011 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,158 mi
Last recorded101,158 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A492,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWE59 ALE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 101,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust mounting snapped due to corrosion and exhaust insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper suspension arm bushes worn and starting to split (x2) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper suspension arm bushes worn and starting to split (x2) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to metel and just meets min req (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 May 2026 101,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm rear bush split and has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm rear bush split and has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust mounting snapped due to corrosion and exhaust insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper suspension arm bushes worn and starting to split (x2) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper suspension arm bushes worn and starting to split (x2) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to metel and just meets min req (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 96,312 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2025 96,306 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 90,594 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 90,478 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 85,230 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 78,849 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 78,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/R17 98W YOKOHAM (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 70,969 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 70,968 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2020 67,570 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 61,852 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 57,163 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 49,036 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 41,346 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Fail 16 Feb 2016 41,346 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 33,257 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 26,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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WE59 ALE 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 68.4%.

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 WE59 ALE, 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 WE59 ALE registered?

WE59 ALE is a 2011 Audi A4, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is WE59 ALE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WE59 ALE shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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