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BN57 VSL

2007 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

157,086 mi
Last recorded157,086 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A495,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 VSL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 157,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 145,050 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 131,873 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 117,736 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2021 103,799 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2021 103,799 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 99,407 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 93,162 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 83,033 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2018 83,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 76,514 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2016 70,204 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 59,861 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2015 59,859 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 49,749 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 46,857 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 40,736 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 33,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate slight damage but not likely to be misread

Pass 2 Jul 2012 33,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate slight damage but not likely to be misread

Pass 29 Sep 2010 24,577 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

front wipers slightly smearing

n.s.r tyre tread low, small section of damage to outer sidewall and wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Sep 2010 24,577 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

front wipers slightly smearing

n.s.r tyre tread low, small section of damage to outer sidewall and wearing on inner edge

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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BN57 VSL is a 2007 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BN57 VSL, 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 BN57 VSL registered?

BN57 VSL is a 2007 Audi A4, first registered on 12 September 2007.

Is BN57 VSL safe to buy?

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