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GL56 VFX

2007 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

147,238 mi
Last recorded147,238 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A495,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 VFX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 147,238 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement left arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement right arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 147,238 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement left arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement right arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 138,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 138,117 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 136,991 miles

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

Surface corrosion to rear underside

Fail 17 Apr 2024 136,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Surface corrosion to rear underside

Pass 30 Mar 2023 135,872 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 135,612 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 128,448 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 128,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 120,360 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 109,619 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 109,619 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 99,511 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes x2 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 99,511 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 90,977 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft CV boot lightly misted

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

slight oil leak

Pass 9 May 2016 86,955 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2016 86,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 82,469 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 77,055 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 68,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Feb 2012 62,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2011 55,039 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 55,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 46,437 miles

nearside rear tyre void of tread on inner shoulder

small cut in offside rear tyre on inner edge

Fail 26 Jan 2010 46,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre void of tread on inner shoulder

small cut in offside rear tyre on inner 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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GL56 VFX is a 2007 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VFX, 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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GL56 VFX is a 2007 Audi A4, first registered on 18 January 2007.

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