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EF56 VDX

2007 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

183,176 mi
Last recorded183,176 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Audi A495,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 VDX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 183,176 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust sleeve corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 179,724 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 171,821 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 161,204 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all have slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 11 Nov 2021 161,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all have slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both have a product over lens (4.2.3 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 12 Nov 2020 154,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 138,375 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all front upper suspension arm bushes splitting

rear discs worn to limit

Pass 16 May 2018 129,165 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 15 May 2018 129,156 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 May 2017 120,477 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine cover,under tray and sill covers fitted.

Fail 11 May 2017 120,445 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine cover,under tray and sill covers fitted.

Pass 12 May 2016 110,827 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to corrode (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted N.S.R. position at time of test

Pass 18 Dec 2014 92,319 miles

Front bumper scuffed

Both front tyres worn uneven

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to n/s/rear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle presented in wet conditions

both rear tyres worn uneven

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 81,381 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to n/s/rear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle presented in wet conditions

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 81,327 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to n/s/rear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle presented in wet conditions

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 73,013 miles

both rear tyres worn

wear to rear brake disc/s

Fail 3 Jan 2013 72,996 miles

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

both rear tyres worn

wear to rear brake disc/s

Pass 12 Jan 2012 66,301 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 66,173 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2011 57,963 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 46,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 46,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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EF56 VDX is a 2007 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EF56 VDX, 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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EF56 VDX is a 2007 Audi A4, first registered on 9 January 2007.

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