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HD56 HZH

2007 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

214,845 mi
Last recorded214,845 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A495,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD56 HZH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 214,845 miles

Front screen cracked

Fail 17 Dec 2025 214,845 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front screen cracked

Pass 12 Dec 2024 203,161 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 190,869 miles

EML light on

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 190,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

EML light on

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 175,317 miles

Offside Front EML LIGHT ON

Fail 3 Nov 2022 175,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn LINK ARM BOTTOM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn LINK ARM BOTTOM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front EML LIGHT ON

Pass 3 Nov 2021 164,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 164,806 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 157,388 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 157,375 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 149,887 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear arms both inner bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear arms both inner bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 132,834 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 132,834 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear reverse lamp inop

vehicle wet when tested

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 117,203 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 117,203 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 105,820 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper rear bushes worn and splitting (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 105,820 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper rear bushes worn and splitting (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 91,982 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both top arms have worn / splitting bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both top arms have worn / splitting bushes (2.5.A.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc's worn (3.5.1i)

front wipers poor performance

Fail 16 Oct 2015 91,982 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both top arms have worn / splitting bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both top arms have worn / splitting bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc's worn (3.5.1i)

front wipers poor performance

Pass 20 Oct 2014 75,822 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 69,425 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 64,041 miles

n/s rear tyre inner tread starting to go out of shape

Fail 21 Feb 2013 64,041 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear tyre inner tread starting to go out of shape

Pass 11 Feb 2012 55,825 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 47,122 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 47,122 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 37,860 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear low on tread.

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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HD56 HZH is a 2007 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 HD56 HZH, 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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HD56 HZH is a 2007 Audi A4, first registered on 26 February 2007.

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