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YY61 MLE

2011 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

159,543 mi
Last recorded159,543 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A492,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 MLE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 159,543 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 154,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 150,241 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 143,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 143,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 133,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 124,050 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jul 2020 116,806 miles

BOTH FRONT TOP INNER ARM BUSHES CRACKING, BOTH SIDES

ODD TYRE TREAD PATTERNS FRONT, O/S FRONT TYRE NEARING WEAR INDICATORS

ODD TYRE TREAD PATTERNS REAR, O/S REAR TYRE WORN

SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR SUSPENSION AND SUBFRAME

Pass 15 May 2019 105,545 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 105,545 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 86,213 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 79,901 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle.

Fail 22 Sep 2017 79,901 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle.

Pass 21 Sep 2016 68,503 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has damage to outer side wall

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2015 57,927 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Oct 2014 50,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YY61 MLE 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 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YY61 MLE, 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 YY61 MLE registered?

YY61 MLE is a 2011 Audi A4, first registered on 9 December 2011.

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