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HJ57 GWU

2007 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,900 mi
Last recorded145,900 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 Audi A495,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 GWU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 145,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 145,881 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 139,706 miles

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

Front shock absorbers lower bushes age cracking

Front upper suspension arm bushes age cracking

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear flexible brake hoses age cracking

Fail 22 Aug 2018 139,702 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front shock absorbers lower bushes age cracking

Front upper suspension arm bushes age cracking

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear flexible brake hoses age cracking

Pass 25 Aug 2017 130,100 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All age cracking (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2017 130,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cuts (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All age cracking (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

deep cuts in o/s/r tyre tread

exhaust corroded

requires tracking

Pass 24 Aug 2016 116,399 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Fail 23 Aug 2016 116,399 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Pass 21 Aug 2015 103,384 miles

Engine cover fitted

Engine emmits blue smoke on idle

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

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2014 91,941 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 83,703 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 53,663 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 41,654 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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HJ57 GWU is a 2007 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 HJ57 GWU, 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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HJ57 GWU is a 2007 Audi A4, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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