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FV57 XFM

2007 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

96,999 mi
Last recorded96,999 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A495,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 XFM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 96,999 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 96,986 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 94,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Under-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 12 Oct 2023 91,855 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 89,487 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 89,483 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Split to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 85,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

advise damage to screen

Fail 24 Sep 2021 85,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

advise damage to screen

Pass 28 Sep 2020 76,215 miles

Front Both discs slightly corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 70,674 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 70,672 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 64,570 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms inner bushes [both sides] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall slight damage [tyre showing signs of under inflation] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 58,932 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front upper arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 58,932 miles

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

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear leaking (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front upper arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 53,494 miles

covers fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 14 Dec 2016 53,494 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

covers fitted obscuring testable items

both front tyres worn on edges close to cord construction

Pass 15 Dec 2015 48,439 miles

Both rear tyres split between tread / perished on side walls and tread

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

N/S/F Tyre has cut in tread close to cords

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

O/S/F Tyre damaged on side wall

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front upper arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides lower rear arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 43,788 miles

Both rear tyres split between tread and cracking on side walls

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Side wall damage on o/s/f tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 40,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f tyre badly damaged on outer bead

Pass 9 Dec 2012 34,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre has cut in inner edge deep enough to reach cord construction

rear tyres feathering on inner edges,perishing and cracking up

Pass 10 Dec 2011 29,748 miles

all tyres starting to perish and crack up

front brake performance uneven

front tyres low on tread

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

n/s/f tyre worn on edges,damage to outer sidewall,close to cord construction

o/s/f tyre feathering on edges

rear tyres feathering on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2010 25,432 miles

Both front lower track control arms rear inner bushes have play

Brake fluid level low

Covers fitted above and below vehicle

Damage on n/s/f tyre wall / rim scuffed

Fail 18 Dec 2010 25,432 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Both front lower track control arms rear inner bushes have play

Brake fluid level low

Covers fitted above and below vehicle

Damage on n/s/f tyre wall / rim scuffed

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 XFM is a 2007 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XFM, 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 XFM registered?

FV57 XFM is a 2007 Audi A4, first registered on 17 December 2007.

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