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2011 AUDI A42.0L Diesel

JV05 GAV

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AUDI A4 (2011, Diesel, 1968cc) — mileage recorded at 155,470. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: paid. Check full history before buying.

MOT
Expired
Expires 29/07/2026
Tax
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Expires 01/08/2026
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Fuel
Diesel
Year
2011
Engine
1968cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy having passed its most recent inspection on 31 July 2025 at 155,470 miles. The overall maintenance trend shows a period of recent instability followed by a resolution. While the car suffered two consecutive failures in June and late July 2025, the immediate pass the following day suggests that the identified faults were rectified quickly. The lack of recorded advisories in the 2023 and 2024 tests indicates that the vehicle maintained high mechanical and structural standards for the preceding two years. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical usage for a fifteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,300 miles per year. Between July 2023 and July 2024, the Audi covered 8,096 miles, while it clocked 6,090 miles in the year leading up to the recent 2024-2025 tests. This suggests the car is used regularly rather than sitting stationary for long periods, which is generally beneficial for seals and mechanical components. The rapid accumulation of five hundred miles between the June 2025 failure and the July 2025 pass indicates the vehicle was in active use immediately following the repair work. Because the provided record does not list the specific reasons for the two most recent failures, a buyer must verify exactly what work was performed between the June and July 2025 tests. High-mileage Audis of this era are prone to wear on suspension arm bushes, coil springs, and brake caliper seals. A physical inspection should focus on checking for corrosion on the subframe and the condition of the exhaust system to ensure the recent failures were not symptomatic of deeper structural degradation or recurring mechanical issues.

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 30 Jul 2026, 02:00
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy having passed its most recent inspection on 31 July 2025 at 155,470 miles. The overall maintenance trend shows a period of recent instability followed by a resolution. While the car suffered two consecutive failures in June and late July 2025, the immediate pass the following day suggests that the identified faults were rectified quickly. The lack of recorded advisories in the 2023 and 2024 tests indicates that the vehicle maintained high mechanical and structural standards for the preceding two years. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical usage for a fifteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,300 miles per year. Between July 2023 and July 2024, the Audi covered 8,096 miles, while it clocked 6,090 miles in the year leading up to the recent 2024-2025 tests. This suggests the car is used regularly rather than sitting stationary for long periods, which is generally beneficial for seals and mechanical components. The rapid accumulation of five hundred miles between the June 2025 failure and the July 2025 pass indicates the vehicle was in active use immediately following the repair work. Because the provided record does not list the specific reasons for the two most recent failures, a buyer must verify exactly what work was performed between the June and July 2025 tests. High-mileage Audis of this era are prone to wear on suspension arm bushes, coil springs, and brake caliper seals. A physical inspection should focus on checking for corrosion on the subframe and the condition of the exhaust system to ensure the recent failures were not symptomatic of deeper structural degradation or recurring mechanical issues.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Audi A4 (JV05 GAV) from 2011 show a total of 5 MOT tests between July 2023 and July 2025.

With 3 passes and 2 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 60%. The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 12 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 4 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides Marked* (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.

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