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YP11 ARU

2011 Audi A4

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

329,056 mi
Last recorded329,056 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2011 Audi A492,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP11 ARU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 329,056 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 329,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2022 329,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REAR (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 197,957 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 192,654 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 183,540 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 183,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 174,469 miles

Engine bay cover(s) fitted preventing examination of some componants

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted preventing examination of some componants

Fail 7 Mar 2019 174,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Engine bay cover(s) fitted preventing examination of some componants

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted preventing examination of some componants

Fail 6 Mar 2019 174,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished to the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

emissions are too low to test

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2018 163,917 miles

Corrosion to exhaust

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished on the sidewall

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2018 163,917 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Corrosion to exhaust

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished on the sidewall

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2017 149,805 miles

emissions too low to test

engine cover fitted

front brake discs are lipped

front brake pads are getting low

o/s/r brake pads are getting low

rear brake discs are lipped

undertray fitted

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 137,818 miles

frt brake pads starting to wear low

osf shocker has a misting of oil

osr tyre worn to 3mm

rear brake pads look to be worn low on inside pad

Fail 7 Dec 2015 137,188 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn to 2mm

osf shocker has a misting of oil

osr tyre worn to 3mm

rear brake pads look to be worn low on inside pad

Pass 27 Dec 2014 126,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front suspension arm bushes are perished

emissions are to low to be tested

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 20 Dec 2013 103,187 miles

Emissions aborted as too clean to detect

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Dec 2013 103,187 miles

Emissions aborted as too clean to detect

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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YP11 ARU is a 2011 Audi A4 in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YP11 ARU, 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 YP11 ARU registered?

YP11 ARU is a 2011 Audi A4, first registered on 15 April 2011.

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