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FV57 LYC

2007 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,340 mi
Last recorded150,340 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Audi A495,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 150,340 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 136,299 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 136,288 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 118,747 miles

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

Offside Front sill damage

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 118,730 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front sill damage

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 118,369 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 112,672 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 105,952 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint REAR ARM (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 105,951 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint REAR ARM (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 98,984 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 92,842 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 92,842 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 87,043 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 69,669 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside rear tyre side wall deteriorated (cut)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 45,321 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 45,319 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 LYC is a 2007 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LYC, 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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What year was FV57 LYC registered?

FV57 LYC is a 2007 Audi A4, first registered on 10 December 2007.

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