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LY56 EXD

2007 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,748 mi
Last recorded156,748 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Audi A495,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 EXD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 156,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 156,741 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 146,778 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Aug 2022 146,950 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 146,718 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

MIL light on

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 143,257 miles

Engine cover, Under tray, Sill covers & Under guards fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

mil light on

Fail 29 Jun 2021 143,257 miles

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

Engine cover, Under tray, Sill covers & Under guards fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

mil light on

Pass 3 Jul 2020 120,358 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine cover, under tray, sill covers and under guards fitted at time of test

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 120,357 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine cover, under tray, sill covers and under guards fitted at time of test

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 97,288 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 96,043 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all4 rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 27 Jul 2018 96,039 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all4 rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 93,107 miles

Both front upper arms inner bushes cracking

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 87,389 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 79,198 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear 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 10 Mar 2014 72,016 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 65,265 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 53,497 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 39,873 miles

Both front brake discs pitted

Both rear brake discs pitted

Fail 3 Feb 2011 39,873 miles

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

Both front brake discs pitted

Both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 3 Mar 2010 34,470 miles

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

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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LY56 EXD is a 2007 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LY56 EXD, 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 LY56 EXD registered?

LY56 EXD is a 2007 Audi A4, first registered on 2 January 2007.

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