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WG61 HLX

2011 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

170,828 mi
Last recorded170,828 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A492,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 HLX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 170,828 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 170,802 miles

Emissions unable to be completed obvious misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 170,714 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

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

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

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Fail 3 Dec 2024 170,635 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition oily residue on inside of windscreen (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

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

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 5 Dec 2023 160,025 miles

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Not Working & Lens Damaged

Fail 4 Dec 2023 160,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Not Working & Lens Damaged

Offside Rear Tyre Uneven Wear / Shape / Stepped

Pass 23 Nov 2022 144,421 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 144,413 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 131,620 miles

Middle Exhaust Joint Clamp Broken Exhaust System Secure And No Exhaust Gases Leak

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Not Working & Lens Damaged

TPMS Lamp Illuminated On Instrument Panel Indicating Tyre Pressure Below Minimum

Fail 10 Dec 2021 131,620 miles

Middle Exhaust Joint Clamp Broken Exhaust System Secure And No Exhaust Gases Leak

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Not Working & Lens Damaged

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

TPMS Lamp Illuminated On Instrument Panel Indicating Tyre Pressure Below Minimum

Pass 4 Dec 2020 109,580 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 96,592 miles

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Not Working & Lens Damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre, Uneven Wear / Shape Inner Edge

Fail 4 Dec 2019 96,592 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Offside & Nearside Front Headlamp Washers (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Offside & Nearside Front Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Not Working & Lens Damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre, Uneven Wear / Shape Inner Edge

Pass 10 Dec 2018 80,077 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp lens damaged

engine covers cover sills and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

Fail 10 Dec 2018 80,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to 3mm with a deep cut exposing the cords 255/35R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog lamp lens damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm 255/35R19 (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers cover sills and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

Pass 15 Feb 2018 69,511 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 69,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to 1.6mm bald on inner with a split exposing the cords 255/35R19 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to 2mm bald on inner with a split exposing the cords 255/35R19 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 41,537 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 36,687 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 25,671 miles

NSF sidewall damaged

Fail 28 Jul 2015 25,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

NSF sidewall damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2014 18,534 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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WG61 HLX is a 2011 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WG61 HLX, 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 WG61 HLX registered?

WG61 HLX is a 2011 Audi A4, first registered on 9 December 2011.

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The MOT history for WG61 HLX shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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