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SV61 HLA

2011 Audi S4

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,596 mi
Last recorded103,596 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi S465,541 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 HLA
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 103,596 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 103,595 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken level adjuster on nearside rear suspension (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 98,124 miles

Exhaust heat shields loose rear both sides

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 90,639 miles

both rear heatsheilds loose

Pass 29 Jul 2022 80,353 miles

Nearside Rear heat shield loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear heat shield loose

Pass 23 Aug 2021 75,027 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 75,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 68,121 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 61,095 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 52,397 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 52,397 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2017 46,585 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 38,206 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 23,442 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 16,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Audi S4?

Based on 27,955 MOT tests across 2,040 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
5,153
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,040
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 527
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 327
position lamp(s) not working 306
Registration plate lamp not working 203
constant velocity joint gaiter split 193
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SV61 HLA is a 2011 Audi S4 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Audi S4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 65,541 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 S4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 527 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV61 HLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S4 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 15 years old, this Audi S4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SV61 HLA registered?

SV61 HLA is a 2011 Audi S4, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is SV61 HLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV61 HLA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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