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AA57 MAL

2007 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,639 mi
Last recorded89,639 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A495,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA57 MAL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 89,639 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 89,638 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 86,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 85,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 83,594 miles

ALL shock absorber bodies corroded

Centre silencer corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ALL lower dust covers BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH bushes BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damaged BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 83,569 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL shock absorber bodies corroded

Centre silencer corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ALL lower dust covers BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH bushes BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damaged BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 80,782 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 80,758 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 78,824 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 78,824 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 77,523 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 73,072 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracking -no ply or cord exposed

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 69,134 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 66,446 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 66,446 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 60,061 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 58,361 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 55,894 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 41,863 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 40,579 miles

High level brake light bulb not working believed it has been disconnected

Fail 28 Dec 2012 40,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

High level brake light bulb not working believed it has been disconnected

Pass 2 Sep 2011 27,246 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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AA57 MAL is a 2007 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AA57 MAL, 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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AA57 MAL is a 2007 Audi A4, first registered on 4 October 2007.

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