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BL56 XCU

2007 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

176,816 mi
Last recorded176,816 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A495,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 XCU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 176,816 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 176,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 164,860 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 100,689 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 100,689 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 95,611 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 90,957 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 86,525 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 26 Feb 2014 86,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 Feb 2013 83,002 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 79,535 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 74,839 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 71,130 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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BL56 XCU is a 2007 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BL56 XCU, 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 BL56 XCU registered?

BL56 XCU is a 2007 Audi A4, first registered on 30 January 2007.

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