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ML57 ZHJ

2007 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,747 mi
Last recorded144,747 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Audi A495,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML57 ZHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2024 144,747 miles

Brake hose excessively twisted not secured. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged not clipped (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jun 2023 142,055 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 138,503 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 134,305 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 134,303 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 130,859 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 126,551 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 120,991 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 114,485 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 108,259 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 108,259 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 99,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 99,396 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 87,215 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 87,215 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 76,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jun 2013 76,452 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jun 2012 65,945 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 65,945 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 62,368 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 55,539 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge

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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ML57 ZHJ is a 2007 Audi A4 in Black 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 ML57 ZHJ, 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 ML57 ZHJ registered?

ML57 ZHJ is a 2007 Audi A4, first registered on 22 November 2007.

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