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CJ05 ALF

2007 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

148,024 mi
Last recorded148,024 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A495,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ05 ALF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2026 148,024 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. Have top rear most arm inner bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses have slight cracking, and ferrules slight corrosion (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2025 142,386 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small nick (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces have some pitting at outer dia (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Evidence of oil on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer CV boot --- weep of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight outer wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to 1.6mm. Slight outer wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses have some cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2025 142,386 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small nick (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces have some pitting at outer dia (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Evidence of oil on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer CV boot --- weep of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight outer wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to 1.6mm. Slight outer wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses have some cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 137,023 miles

Front Bonnet secondary catch stiff

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small nick in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sligh damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs----- corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad thickness some 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 137,023 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lowert front arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Bonnet secondary catch stiff

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small nick in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer CV boot weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sligh damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs----- corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad thickness some 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 130,182 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm outer rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight show of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses and they have some cracking in hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting areas to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 130,182 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm outer rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight show of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses and they have some cracking in hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting areas to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 122,154 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 110,301 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 110,262 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 101,402 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 90,705 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front slight deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper slight deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 90,703 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front slight deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper slight deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 86,256 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 86,255 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 81,820 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 77,458 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 77,458 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 70,379 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 70,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 65,016 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 58,735 miles

2x child seats fitted

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 58,735 miles

2x child seats fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2012 51,750 miles

N/S/F tyre has a shallow slice in sidewall

O/S/F tyre has a small cut in sidewall

Pass 12 Nov 2011 41,896 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 41,647 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 31,265 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 31,156 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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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CJ05 ALF is a 2007 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 CJ05 ALF, 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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CJ05 ALF is a 2007 Audi A4, first registered on 11 September 2007.

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