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DY57 FBV

2007 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

165,605 mi
Last recorded165,605 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Audi A495,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 FBV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 165,605 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 162,153 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 162,153 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 159,801 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 159,801 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 157,349 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both axle mounts and spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 157,349 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel nearside rear and offside rear (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both axle mounts and spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 153,077 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake reserve travel too high

Fail 2 Jan 2020 153,077 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 146,201 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 140,582 miles

Offside Rear tyre little out of shape

rear brake discs little pitted

Fail 11 Nov 2017 140,509 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre little out of shape

rear brake discs little pitted

Pass 19 Nov 2016 130,845 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 130,756 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 119,327 miles

Engine cover and Under tray fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2015 119,327 miles

Engine cover and Under tray fitted

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 108,687 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 108,687 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 96,339 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 89,358 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 29 Sep 2011 79,588 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 79,588 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

spare wheel missing

Pass 10 Sep 2010 70,591 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 70,376 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear disc's lipped

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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DY57 FBV is a 2007 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DY57 FBV, 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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DY57 FBV is a 2007 Audi A4, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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