CarVerify

Free Car Check

A18 HWA

2007 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

212,639 mi
Last recorded212,639 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Audi A495,299 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 HWA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 212,639 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear reverse lamp not working

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension, suspension components, shocks, coil springs, structure, brake pipe and fuel pipe are corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2024 212,639 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear reverse lamp not working

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension, suspension components, shocks, coil springs, structure, brake pipe and fuel pipe are corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2023 206,115 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 206,115 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 192,800 miles

Central Rear Sub frame and suspension components corroding all over

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 192,800 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Sub frame and suspension components corroding all over

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 188,846 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and Nearside Front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and Nearside Rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 188,837 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.70 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and Nearside Front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and Nearside Rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 188,322 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and Nearside Front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 184,489 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 184,489 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 181,317 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 171,292 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Sep 2017 171,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 170,331 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 157,493 miles

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

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

under bonnet and under body covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Aug 2014 142,873 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2013 128,692 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 105,067 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 105,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 73,955 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 54,412 miles

rear number plate discolouring n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

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
Full Audi A4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A18 HWA is a 2007 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2007 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 95,299 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 A18 HWA, 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 19 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A18 HWA?

You can check the full history of A18 HWA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A18 HWA registered?

A18 HWA is a 2007 Audi A4, first registered on 25 April 2007.

Is A18 HWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 HWA shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A18 HWA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A18 HWA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.