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WL61 HGU

2011 Audi A4

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

134,155 mi
Last recorded134,155 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A492,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL61 HGU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 134,155 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective joint becoming weak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 124,046 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2024 124,046 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 113,145 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 104,528 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides close to limit and worn on edges 225/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 93,884 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 84,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 82,170 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 76,997 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 74,473 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 63,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some major components

Under covers fitted obscuring some major components

Fail 28 Nov 2017 63,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some major components

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under covers fitted obscuring some major components

Pass 29 Nov 2016 52,571 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 41,022 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 30,273 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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WL61 HGU is a 2011 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WL61 HGU, 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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WL61 HGU is a 2011 Audi A4, first registered on 10 December 2011.

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