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EF57 VSJ

2007 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

239,017 mi
Last recorded239,017 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Audi A495,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 VSJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 239,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 210,096 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 107,475 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 209,976 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOTH REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 199,013 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 199,010 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 180,714 miles

Brake wear indicator illuminated on dash

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Not entirely visible to determine condition (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 158,677 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 147,366 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2017 147,353 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

front wheels have both summer and winter tyres fitted

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2016 137,403 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 137,368 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 129,281 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 121,158 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 101,082 miles

Rear brake discs slightly worn.

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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EF57 VSJ is a 2007 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF57 VSJ, 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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EF57 VSJ is a 2007 Audi A4, first registered on 27 November 2007.

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