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YC11 BYU

2011 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

178,251 mi
Last recorded178,251 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Audi A492,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 BYU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 178,251 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Fog light cover is missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears are lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear seats ()

Fail 5 Jan 2024 178,251 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom bottom arm dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Car is dirty inside and out and was nearly refused an mot

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Fog light cover is missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears are lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear seats ()

Offside Front Brake wear sensor wiring is insecure and shredded

Pass 14 Dec 2022 157,032 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 157,032 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 141,764 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn around inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 141,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn around inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 129,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 112,883 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 112,883 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 96,733 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 80,976 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 66,960 miles

Emissions to clean to test

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 66,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Emissions to clean to test

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2015 55,145 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 40,810 miles

no reading from smoke meter

Fail 1 Apr 2014 40,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

no reading from smoke meter

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 BYU 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 62.5%.

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 YC11 BYU, 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 BYU registered?

YC11 BYU is a 2011 Audi A4, first registered on 12 April 2011.

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