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FY57 SZJ

2007 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

197,242 mi
Last recorded197,242 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Audi A495,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 197,242 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 197,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner facing side split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 197,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both upper arms on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 178,696 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 164,727 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 155,446 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 140,994 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 132,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 123,140 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 123,130 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 108,367 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 108,364 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 106,431 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 104,576 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 102,364 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 102,364 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 100,431 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 100,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 87,758 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)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 72,634 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 54,920 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 54,920 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 20,166 miles

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 SZJ 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 FY57 SZJ, 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 SZJ registered?

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

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