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AUDI A42011 · 2.0L DIESEL

DS02 ACE

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 2011 AUDI A4 is a DIESEL vehicle with a 1968cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is taxed for road use. The latest recorded mileage is 138,554.

MOT
Valid
Expires 04/12/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/06/2027
Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2011
Engine
1968cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT on 5 December 2025 at 138,554 miles. The maintenance trend appears consistent, as the car consistently meets the minimum legal standards following initial failures. While the record shows minor failures in both 2024 and 2025, the immediate rectification of these issues suggests the previous owner was proactive in addressing identified mechanical faults rather than allowing them to persist into subsequent years. At 138,554 miles over 15 years, the Audi has averaged approximately 9,237 miles per year, which aligns closely with typical UK usage patterns for a vehicle of this age. The data shows steady mileage accumulation, with roughly 3,000 miles covered between October 2023 and October 2024, and another 10,836 miles between October 2024 and December 2025. This regular use suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which often helps prevent the degradation of rubber components and fluid seals. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the areas that caused the recent MOT failures, although the specific defects were not detailed in this summary. Given the age and mileage of this A4, a thorough check of the front suspension bushes and coil springs is essential, as these are common points of wear on this platform. The buyer should also inspect for structural corrosion on the subframe and exhaust mounting points, as high-mileage age increases the likelihood of surface rust despite clean test results.

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65
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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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Full MOT History

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT on 5 December 2025 at 138,554 miles. The maintenance trend appears consistent, as the car consistently meets the minimum legal standards following initial failures. While the record shows minor failures in both 2024 and 2025, the immediate rectification of these issues suggests the previous owner was proactive in addressing identified mechanical faults rather than allowing them to persist into subsequent years. At 138,554 miles over 15 years, the Audi has averaged approximately 9,237 miles per year, which aligns closely with typical UK usage patterns for a vehicle of this age. The data shows steady mileage accumulation, with roughly 3,000 miles covered between October 2023 and October 2024, and another 10,836 miles between October 2024 and December 2025. This regular use suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which often helps prevent the degradation of rubber components and fluid seals. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the areas that caused the recent MOT failures, although the specific defects were not detailed in this summary. Given the age and mileage of this A4, a thorough check of the front suspension bushes and coil springs is essential, as these are common points of wear on this platform. The buyer should also inspect for structural corrosion on the subframe and exhaust mounting points, as high-mileage age increases the likelihood of surface rust despite clean test results.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Audi A4 (DS02 ACE) from 2011 show a total of 5 MOT tests between October 2023 and December 2025.

Across its entire MOT history, this Audi has a 60% success rate (3 passes and 2 fails). This is an average MOT record. Some attention to recurring issues may be beneficial.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 13 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 3 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.

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