CarVerify

Free Car Check

GL56 LBE

2007 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

173,320 mi
Last recorded173,320 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A495,299 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 LBE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 173,320 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 169,649 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 169,578 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 165,515 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2024 165,515 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2023 161,800 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

undertray loose

Fail 5 May 2023 161,800 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

undertray loose

Pass 4 Jun 2022 157,394 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 139,844 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray limitations

Fail 27 Jul 2021 139,844 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray limitations

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 130,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2020 130,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 127,161 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2019 127,161 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 124,769 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

off side front suspension lite mist of oil

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2017 121,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 117,983 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 114,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2015 114,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 111,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 107,886 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 102,250 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 95,075 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 95,046 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 82,886 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 82,198 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
Full Audi A4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GL56 LBE is a 2007 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GL56 LBE, 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

How do I check the history of GL56 LBE?

You can check the full history of GL56 LBE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GL56 LBE registered?

GL56 LBE is a 2007 Audi A4, first registered on 16 January 2007.

Is GL56 LBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL56 LBE shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GL56 LBE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GL56 LBE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.