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KW56 JWY

2007 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,785 mi
Last recorded158,785 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Audi A495,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW56 JWY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2024 158,785 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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 Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Engine Mount Worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Various Body Damage

Wipers Not Fully Tested

Pass 4 Apr 2023 142,103 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 142,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 124,668 miles

EML Light On Pre 2008

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Various Body Damage

Wipers Smearing Screen

Pass 13 Apr 2021 108,556 miles

engine management lamp is staying on pre 2008

various body damage

Pass 15 Apr 2020 98,080 miles

inner front pads quite worn

undertrays torn

Fail 15 Apr 2020 98,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted during test (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 bulb changed during test (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

inner front pads quite worn

undertrays torn

Pass 2 Apr 2019 85,682 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION TOP LINK BUSHES PERISHING

Fail 1 Apr 2019 85,682 miles

Headlamp aim not tested due os dip u/s (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working NS (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter clip missing. cv joint open to grime. rec renewal (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated 1.1.12 Flexible brake hoses BOTH REAR FLEXIS : CORDS NOW EXPOSED You should reject a hose for being excessively damaged or chafed only if it’s severe enough to expose the reinforcement. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

FRONT SUSPENSION TOP LINK BUSHES PERISHING

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded NSR SPRING VERY RUSTY (5.3.1 (b) (i))

POWER ST LEVEL ON MIN

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR INNER PADS WORN THIN. DISCS OK AT PRESENT. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

SCUTTLE BLOCKED WITH LEAVES

WASHER BOTTLE LOW

Pass 18 Apr 2018 78,556 miles

1. EMISSIONS ON LIMITS. SLIGHT MISFIRE AT TIMES. ATTENTION RECOMMENDED

2. BOTH FRONT TYRES QUITE WORN. RECOMMEND RENEWAL SOON

3. REAR NO PLATE LIGHT UNITS POOR CONDITION

4. BOTH REAR BRAKE FLEXI HOSES PERISHED. CORD NOT YET EXPOSED. RECOMMEND RENEWAL

5. SCUTTLE DRAINS UNER WINDSCREEN BLOCKED. RECOMMEND ATTN.

Pass 13 Apr 2017 70,731 miles

osr tyre in poor condition

Pass 24 Feb 2016 62,599 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge close to limit

offside rear tyre deep cut close to limits unable to view fully

offside rear tyre outer wall run flat damage

Fail 24 Feb 2016 62,599 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside rear tyre (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn inner edge close to limit

offside rear tyre deep cut close to limits unable to view fully

offside rear tyre outer wall run flat damage

Pass 24 Feb 2015 55,818 miles

cuts to all tyres unable to view fully nearside r ear worn inner edge nearside front outer wall damage

Fail 24 Feb 2015 55,818 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cuts to all tyres unable to view fully nearside r ear worn inner edge nearside front outer wall damage

Pass 14 Feb 2014 49,505 miles

both front tyres worn inner /outer edge close to limit

front inner brake discs pitted edge

o/s front tyre outer wall damage close to limits

o/s rear tyre outer wall damage

poor wiper clearing

Pass 14 Feb 2013 44,285 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 38,193 miles

o/s/r tyre damaged on outter side wall

Pass 24 Feb 2011 31,893 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 31,884 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres damaged on outter side wall

n/s/r tyre side wall damage

o/s/r outter side light not working

Pass 4 Feb 2010 23,304 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 23,300 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre side wall damaged

o/s/r tyre side wall damaged

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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KW56 JWY is a 2007 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KW56 JWY, 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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KW56 JWY is a 2007 Audi A4, first registered on 13 February 2007.

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