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FM56 HNG

2007 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

266,492 mi
Last recorded266,492 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Audi A495,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM56 HNG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 266,492 miles

Body damaged all around

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear worn on edge

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 266,492 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Broken (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Seat belt missing seats folded (7.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body damaged all around

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear worn on edge

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 255,521 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear seats folded

Fail 17 Jan 2022 255,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear seats folded

Pass 27 Jan 2021 245,345 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arms nearside and offside arms bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside arms bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front nearside and offside track rod end covers surface perishing

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

Nearside sun visor loose bracket missing not affecting view.

wiper blades slight smearadvise clean/replace

Fail 26 Jan 2021 245,345 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arms nearside and offside arms bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside arms bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front nearside and offside track rod end covers surface perishing

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

Nearside sun visor loose bracket missing not affecting view.

wiper blades slight smearadvise clean/replace

Pass 21 Jan 2020 234,278 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened surface (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside slight surface perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside bushes deteriorating /wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre slight wear inner edge

front tyres slight wear edges

power steering slight rough and noisy in operation

wiper blades slight smear

Fail 20 Jan 2020 234,277 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated inside exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. not locking (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened surface (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside slight surface perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside bushes deteriorating /wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre slight wear inner edge

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

front tyres slight wear edges

power steering slight rough and noisy in operation

wiper blades slight smear

Pass 23 Jan 2019 221,887 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside all 4 . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 209,620 miles

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

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

engine light displayed advise repair.

wiper blades slight smear advise clean/replace

Fail 19 Jan 2018 209,620 miles

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

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

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

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

engine light displayed advise repair.

wiper blades slight smear advise clean/replace

Pass 20 Jan 2017 191,437 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower bush slightly deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower bush slightly deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 191,437 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre has excessive wear to the inside shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower bush slightly deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre has 1.6mm of tread depth remaining and also has excessive wear to the inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower bush slightly deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 164,189 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 164,189 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 137,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2015 137,591 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jan 2014 114,003 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 114,003 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 95,332 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 72,994 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 62,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 62,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 44,462 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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FM56 HNG 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 FM56 HNG, 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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FM56 HNG is a 2007 Audi A4, first registered on 27 February 2007.

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