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D17 ULY

2007 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

143,174 mi
Last recorded143,174 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A495,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 ULY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 143,174 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

in general suspension parts rear sub frame /arms / coil springs corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2025 143,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

in general suspension parts rear sub frame /arms / coil springs corroded

Pass 24 May 2024 139,663 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 139,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush on shocker end marked as yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 133,896 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front wing corroded not excessive

Pass 12 May 2022 124,300 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2022 124,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 117,056 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 117,054 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust split in the middle (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 May 2020 111,094 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 105,338 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 100,076 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 93,096 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 87,557 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 87,557 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 May 2015 82,690 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 72,156 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 61,449 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 61,449 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2012 50,635 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 40,164 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 32,370 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 32,370 miles

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

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

Brake fluid level low

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)

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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D17 ULY is a 2007 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 D17 ULY, 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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D17 ULY is a 2007 Audi A4, first registered on 26 April 2007.

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