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J18 KBS

2007 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,120 mi
Last recorded177,120 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Audi A495,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 KBS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 177,120 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 168,273 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 160,878 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 160,008 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 160,007 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Oct 2020 158,997 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 157,814 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 156,232 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 156,225 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 139,254 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 114,066 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 114,066 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 88,016 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 88,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 78,451 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 78,451 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 65,979 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 May 2013 53,269 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 May 2013 53,269 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 135,098 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 135,098 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2011 36,751 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2011 36,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 29,035 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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J18 KBS is a 2007 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J18 KBS, 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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J18 KBS is a 2007 Audi A4, first registered on 3 August 2007.

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