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EF57 YUC

2007 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

213,773 mi
Last recorded213,773 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Audi A495,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 YUC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 213,773 miles

All front & rear shock absorber bushes showing signs of age

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pad warning light illuminated on dash, indicating a possible low pad.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Both shock absorber dust covers/bump stops insecure.

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 213,365 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All front & rear shock absorber bushes showing signs of age

Brake pad warning light illuminated on dash, indicating a possible low pad.

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Both shock absorber dust covers/bump stops insecure.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 207,926 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated on dash, indicating a possible low pad.

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush With-in lower front suspension arm. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm, outer ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, inner bush separating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, inner bush separating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm, outer ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush With-in lower front suspension arm. (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Both shock absorber dust covers/bump stops insecure.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 207,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm, outer ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm, outer ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm, outer ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No washer fluid left, warning lamp illuminated. (3.5 (a))

Brake pad warning light illuminated on dash, indicating a possible low pad.

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush With-in lower front suspension arm. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm, outer ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, inner bush separating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, inner bush separating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside only, pads 2 mm. Suspect underlying fault. IMMEDIATE INSPECTION REQUIRED. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm, outer ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush With-in lower front suspension arm. (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Both shock absorber dust covers/bump stops insecure.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 202,896 miles

All front lower suspension arm bushes showing signs of age & wear

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

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

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension bushes showing signs of age & wear

Rear suspension bushes showing signs of age & wear

Fail 10 Jan 2019 202,896 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All front lower suspension arm bushes showing signs of age & wear

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.87mm & smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension bushes showing signs of age & wear

Rear suspension bushes showing signs of age & wear

Hose on diesel fuel filter secured with a cable tie

Pass 18 Jan 2018 195,460 miles

All front upper suspension arm bushes showing signs of age & wear

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R shock absorber dust cover insecure

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear brake disc corroded and in poor condition

Rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Rear suspension bushes showing signs of age & wear

Rear tyres wearing smooth on the inner edges

Fail 18 Jan 2018 195,460 miles

All front upper suspension arm bushes showing signs of age & wear

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R shock absorber dust cover insecure

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear brake disc corroded and in poor condition

Rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Rear suspension bushes showing signs of age & wear

Rear tyres wearing smooth on the inner edges

Pass 17 Jan 2017 182,139 miles

ABS wiring insecure on the O/S/R suspension arm

All front upper suspension arm bushes showing signs of age & wear

Front brake disc lipped

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

O/S/R shock absorber bust cover insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (3.6.B.4d)

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear brake disc corroded and in poor condition

Rear suspension bushes showing signs of age & wear

Fail 17 Jan 2017 182,139 miles

ABS wiring insecure on the O/S/R suspension arm

All front upper suspension arm bushes showing signs of age & wear

Front brake disc lipped

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

O/S/R shock absorber bust cover insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (3.6.B.4d)

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear brake disc corroded and in poor condition

Rear suspension bushes showing signs of age & wear

Pass 20 Jan 2016 170,707 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 170,707 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front valve stem slightly perish

Rear washer insufficient

child seat fitted

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2014 159,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake flexi pipe sleves split ferrels rusty.

Fail 24 Nov 2014 159,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake flexi pipe sleves split ferrels rusty.

both rear tyres low on tread and cracking.

Pass 23 Dec 2013 152,353 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 152,353 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 142,601 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 130,850 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 99,486 miles

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 YUC is a 2007 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YUC, 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 YUC is a 2007 Audi A4, first registered on 11 December 2007.

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