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FY57 SXX

2007 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

145,058 mi
Last recorded145,058 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Audi A495,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 SXX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 145,058 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bothside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 145,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bothside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 131,427 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 121,011 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 111,365 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 111,365 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 106,285 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 106,282 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users DIESEL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 98,316 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 98,316 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 Y (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 89,997 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 81,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc corroding

Pass 26 Mar 2015 74,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2015 74,179 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2013 66,062 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 66,062 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 54,074 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 39,592 miles

NSF tyre worn on inner edge

OSF tyre cut to sidewall - cords NOT exposed

Splash shield fitted, preveting full inspection of some components.

Fail 4 Oct 2011 39,592 miles

NSF tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OSF tyre cut to sidewall - cords NOT exposed

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Splash shield fitted, preveting full inspection of some components.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 30,340 miles

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

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

child seats fitted to offside and nearside rear seats, unable to complete full inspection of the adult belts

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

offside front tyre has a small cut no deep enough to reach the cords

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 SXX is a 2007 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SXX, 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 SXX registered?

FY57 SXX is a 2007 Audi A4, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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