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FY07 VYJ

2007 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

172,981 mi
Last recorded172,981 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Audi A495,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY07 VYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 172,981 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 172,875 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 160,692 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 160,657 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 155,094 miles

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

smoke visible on emission test but not excessive

Fail 12 Mar 2018 155,094 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

smoke visible on emission test but not excessive

Pass 10 Jan 2017 151,000 miles

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

headlamp aim pattern poor

Pass 12 Jan 2016 139,390 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 131,051 miles

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

n/s/f tyre inner wall some perishing

Fail 14 Oct 2013 120,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 120,088 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 103,912 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 103,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 86,186 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 57,528 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 57,528 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

advise front and rear brakes approx 5.000 mile

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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FY07 VYJ is a 2007 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FY07 VYJ, 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 FY07 VYJ registered?

FY07 VYJ is a 2007 Audi A4, first registered on 9 May 2007.

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