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FY57 SWU

2007 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,502 mi
Last recorded105,502 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Audi A495,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 SWU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 105,502 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 96,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside inner rack end has play

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 96,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside inner rack end has play

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 91,804 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 91,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2017 82,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 77,346 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 70,341 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Jun 2014 58,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 58,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 51,303 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 51,303 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre small splits in wall

Pass 20 Apr 2012 41,439 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 35,915 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 82,292 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre wearin on outer edge

Pass 16 Sep 2010 82,292 miles

n/s/r tyre wearin on outer edge

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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FY57 SWU is a 2007 Audi A4 in Blue 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 FY57 SWU, 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 FY57 SWU registered?

FY57 SWU is a 2007 Audi A4, first registered on 18 September 2007.

Is FY57 SWU safe to buy?

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