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YM11 DPY

2011 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,516 mi
Last recorded173,516 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A492,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM11 DPY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 173,516 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 173,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 148,602 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge. 225/50/17. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 148,602 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge. 225/50/17. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 123,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 101,333 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 101,327 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 92,715 miles

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 7 Aug 2020 87,317 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 87,317 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 78,915 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 68,895 miles

vehicle fitted with under trays , wheel arch liners and engine covers obscuring view of vehicle and engine components

Pass 25 Jul 2017 58,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 49,238 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 39,234 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 28,562 miles

front tyres 1.6mm just legal 0 mm on inner edge

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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YM11 DPY is a 2011 Audi A4 in Red 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 YM11 DPY, 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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YM11 DPY is a 2011 Audi A4, first registered on 12 August 2011.

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