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BK57 HCV

2007 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,474 mi
Last recorded169,474 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A495,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 HCV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 169,474 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 164,343 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 May 2025 164,343 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 157,888 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 149,446 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Pass 20 Jan 2022 122,059 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 115,154 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 115,154 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 108,559 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2019 108,533 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Limit=0.5 (1/m). 1st reading 2.26 (1/m) (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 102,767 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 98,571 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 93,450 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 89,654 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 89,654 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 82,547 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 75,508 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 75,501 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 72,039 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 63,162 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 63,050 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 56,821 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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BK57 HCV is a 2007 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 BK57 HCV, 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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What year was BK57 HCV registered?

BK57 HCV is a 2007 Audi A4, first registered on 13 September 2007.

Is BK57 HCV safe to buy?

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