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FV57 ETJ

2007 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,979 mi
Last recorded155,979 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A495,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 ETJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 155,979 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2026 155,977 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2025 140,696 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 137,463 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 129,466 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 129,466 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 124,452 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 117,588 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 117,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 109,677 miles

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))

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 69,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 100,062 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 97,863 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 94,328 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 94,328 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 89,572 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2015 82,663 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 76,694 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 70,623 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 62,150 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 43,596 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 30,800 miles

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

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

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

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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FV57 ETJ is a 2007 Audi A4 in Grey 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 FV57 ETJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV57 ETJ registered?

FV57 ETJ is a 2007 Audi A4, first registered on 22 October 2007.

Is FV57 ETJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV57 ETJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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