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AP57 BGU

2007 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,014 mi
Last recorded138,014 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Audi A495,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 BGU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 138,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads now quite worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NS upper arm bushings split near to limit resulting in movement on hard lock. Recommend renewal. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both OSupper arm bushings split near to limit resulting in movement on hard lock. Recommend renewal. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear wiper arm defective

Fail 13 Dec 2022 138,014 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure torn due to underinflation/old tyre 2354517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads now quite worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NS upper arm bushings split near to limit resulting in movement on hard lock. Recommend renewal. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both OSupper arm bushings split near to limit resulting in movement on hard lock. Recommend renewal. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear wiper arm defective

Pass 14 Dec 2021 135,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively starting to lip. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both uppper suspension arms bushes deteriorated recommend renewal, marked yellow. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively starting to lip. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked, marked yellow. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both uppper suspension arms bushes deteriorated recommend renewal, marked yellow. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish. marked yellow. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant below min.

Fail 14 Dec 2021 135,838 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation of tyre wrong way. marked yellow. (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively starting to lip. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly misted lens, not effecting head lamp aim. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both uppper suspension arms bushes deteriorated recommend renewal, marked yellow. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively starting to lip. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked, marked yellow. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both uppper suspension arms bushes deteriorated recommend renewal, marked yellow. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish. marked yellow. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant below min.

Pass 11 Dec 2020 133,986 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 131,305 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT UPPER LINK ARM BONDED BUSHING STARTING TO TEAR. REC. RENEWAL SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

VERY MUDDY UNDERSIDE

Fail 7 Jun 2019 131,305 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT UPPER LINK ARM BONDED BUSHING STARTING TO TEAR. REC. RENEWAL SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

VERY MUDDY UNDERSIDE

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid recommend new jets, partially blocked (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 127,684 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHTLY DAMP AROUND ENGINE/GBOX? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged BOTH REAR FLEXI HOSES STARTING TO PERISH (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR PADS APPEAR FAIRLY WORN. DISCS ALSO QUITE "DISHED". (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

UNDERTRAY TORN NSF. RECOMMEND ATTN SOON.

Pass 24 May 2017 116,062 miles

coolant leak

Pass 15 Jun 2016 105,516 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 96,510 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 91,733 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 80,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2012 69,222 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 69,222 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 57,900 miles

Tyres wearing low

Pass 10 Sep 2010 47,890 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 10 Sep 2010 47,890 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

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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AP57 BGU is a 2007 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AP57 BGU, 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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AP57 BGU is a 2007 Audi A4, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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