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J400 BSL

2007 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

162,601 mi
Last recorded162,601 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A495,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 BSL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 162,601 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 162,596 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 152,202 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 140,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2023 131,146 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective box condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

pas belt condition slight slippage

Fail 31 Jul 2023 131,146 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective box condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

pas belt condition slight slippage

Fail 30 Jan 2023 131,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

noisy on lock to lock when cold.

Pass 8 Dec 2021 125,845 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on inner side wall, low pressure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2020 121,669 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 121,669 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 115,124 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 115,124 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 107,786 miles

engine cover fitted

osr tyre splitting in tread

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2018 107,785 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

engine cover fitted

osr tyre splitting in tread

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2016 98,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 94,528 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 87,276 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 87,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 80,243 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 72,176 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 64,932 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 64,932 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 49,783 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear number plate delaminating

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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J400 BSL is a 2007 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 J400 BSL, 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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J400 BSL is a 2007 Audi A4, first registered on 18 October 2007.

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