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FD56 YVC

2007 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,821 mi
Last recorded148,821 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A495,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 YVC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2026 148,821 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Jan 2025 147,250 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 147,225 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cut to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 139,990 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Heat shield insecure

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Slight exhaust leak at rear branch pipe

Fail 4 Dec 2023 139,986 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that it permits the entry of exhaust fumes (6.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Heat shield insecure

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Slight exhaust leak at rear branch pipe

Pass 14 Dec 2022 130,835 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 125,874 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 125,871 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 125,802 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users At idle (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 3 Nov 2020 119,245 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 6 Nov 2019 115,481 miles

Power steering noisy

Fail 6 Nov 2019 115,481 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering noisy

Pass 7 Nov 2018 112,807 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 105,752 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 97,818 miles

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

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

child seat fitted nsr seat belt not checked

nail in tyre tread nsr

Pass 22 Oct 2015 89,702 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 84,037 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 74,879 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 67,393 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 61,024 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 51,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jan 2010 41,172 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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FD56 YVC is a 2007 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FD56 YVC, 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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FD56 YVC is a 2007 Audi A4, first registered on 15 January 2007.

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