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AA52 ALY

2007 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,928 mi
Last recorded171,928 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A495,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA52 ALY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 171,928 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted obscuring vision (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 171,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/40/18 landsail (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/40/18 landsail (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted obscuring vision (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 167,128 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from output shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 167,128 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from output shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 159,164 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 159,148 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 150,722 miles

Nearside Front Slight damage to outer sill

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 145,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut/splits inner and outer sidewalls tyre becoming cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut/splits inner sidewall tyre becoming cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 145,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut/splits inner and outer sidewalls tyre becoming cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut/splits inner sidewall tyre becoming cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 141,318 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 141,318 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged outer casing snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 136,651 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 133,719 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 133,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 131,005 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking very badly on inner and outer edges

Pass 25 Jul 2016 127,446 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and is cracking on inner and outer edges ()

both front tyres cracking on outer and inner edges

n/s/r/tyre very badly stepped

Fail 20 Jul 2016 127,434 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and is cracking on inner and outer edges ()

both front tyres cracking on outer and inner edges

n/s/r/tyre very badly stepped

Pass 15 Jul 2015 123,251 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 116,612 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 107,844 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 107,844 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 94,385 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 77,147 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 64,858 miles

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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AA52 ALY is a 2007 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AA52 ALY, 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.

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AA52 ALY is a 2007 Audi A4, first registered on 27 July 2007.

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