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JAP 556

2007 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

138,422 mi
Last recorded138,422 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A495,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAP 556
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 138,422 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2025 136,017 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 136,017 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip is insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 133,196 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight grease leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

undertray damaged/ parts missing

Fail 3 Oct 2024 133,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deteriorated / splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight grease leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated / splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertray damaged/ parts missing

Pass 5 Sep 2023 128,681 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 128,656 miles

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

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))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear heatshield insecure

Pass 15 Jul 2022 127,188 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 127,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 124,204 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 117,800 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 107,429 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 97,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner and outer edges

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner and outer edges

Oil leak engine

Pass 28 Jan 2017 89,710 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2016 81,626 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2015 73,008 miles

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 21 Jan 2014 64,536 miles

n/s/r tyre nailed on outer edge

o/s/r tyre slight cut on innersidewall and slight perishing in tread

Pass 9 Jan 2013 55,907 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 48,092 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 38,782 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 32,194 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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JAP 556 is a 2007 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JAP 556, 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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JAP 556 is a 2007 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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