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LJ57 APZ

2007 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,380 mi
Last recorded151,380 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Audi A495,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 APZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 151,380 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Moisture Inside Lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2021 151,380 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Moisture Inside Lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 137,798 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 135,703 miles

Front Tyres worn on inner and outside edges

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyres heavily cracked on inside and inside edges

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 135,701 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Tyres worn on inner and outside edges

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyres heavily cracked on inside and inside edges

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 9 Oct 2017 125,193 miles

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

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Fail 5 Oct 2017 125,174 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 115,941 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 13 Aug 2015 105,259 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 105,253 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 100,087 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 100,067 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 92,339 miles

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)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 31 Aug 2012 84,619 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 84,619 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 74,266 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 61,520 miles

n/s/r tyre slight distortion

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

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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LJ57 APZ is a 2007 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LJ57 APZ, 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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What year was LJ57 APZ registered?

LJ57 APZ is a 2007 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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