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Y222 DLB

2011 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,358 mi
Last recorded192,358 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A492,486 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY222 DLB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 192,358 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 26 Nov 2025 192,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 20 Nov 2024 184,589 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2023 181,551 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2022 176,857 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 172,753 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 169,172 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 164,702 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 158,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 145,892 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 145,891 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering pump drive system defective belt (2.3.6)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 120,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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Fail 18 Mar 2016 120,939 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

items removed from screen before test

Pass 27 Feb 2015 98,548 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 67,690 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 67,690 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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Y222 DLB is a 2011 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y222 DLB, 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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Y222 DLB is a 2011 Audi A4, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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