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FV57 YRL

2007 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

158,529 mi
Last recorded158,529 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Audi A495,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 YRL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 158,529 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded slightly

plasdtic undertrays obscruring veiw of some components from full inspection

Fail 20 Sep 2018 158,529 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded slightly

plasdtic undertrays obscruring veiw of some components from full inspection

Pass 9 Sep 2017 138,489 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 138,488 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 117,995 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

plastic under guards fitted restricting many component checks under car

Fail 10 Aug 2016 117,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

plastic under guards fitted restricting many component checks under car

Pass 19 May 2015 95,452 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 91,092 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Dec 2014 91,092 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Jan 2014 76,952 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 55,666 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 55,661 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 13 Dec 2010 48,535 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)

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 YRL is a 2007 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YRL, 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 YRL registered?

FV57 YRL is a 2007 Audi A4, first registered on 18 December 2007.

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