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YY11 LFW

2011 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

279,039 mi
Last recorded279,039 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A492,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY11 LFW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 279,039 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 271,026 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 271,026 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2024 231,442 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 229,184 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/n/s front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and perishing /worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall and glued in unable to fold it back to feel ply/cord.And nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 229,184 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low o/s/n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp incorrect colour blue /yellow (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure mounting bolt missing (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread damaged/chuncks missing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/n/s front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and perishing /worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall and glued in unable to fold it back to feel ply/cord.And nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (i))

bonnet retaining secondary device seized

Pass 24 Jan 2022 212,108 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 191,472 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 176,192 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 164,134 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 156,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 148,163 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 148,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 122,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 99,787 miles

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

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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YY11 LFW is a 2011 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YY11 LFW, 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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YY11 LFW is a 2011 Audi A4, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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