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YC11 AKN

2011 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

196,411 mi
Last recorded196,411 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A492,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 AKN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 196,411 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Aug 2025 196,411 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 192,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/3/3 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/3/3 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 192,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/3/3 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/3/3 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 186,444 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 186,444 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 175,871 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive off sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 175,871 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive off sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 154,074 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 143,350 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 143,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 135,749 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 135,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 130,224 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 130,224 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 124,508 miles

eml on

Fail 25 Jul 2017 124,508 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

eml on

Pass 29 Jul 2016 107,107 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 107,091 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 106,811 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 93,654 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 82,989 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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YC11 AKN is a 2011 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YC11 AKN, 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 YC11 AKN registered?

YC11 AKN is a 2011 Audi A4, first registered on 5 May 2011.

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