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NV56 VLH

2007 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

137,483 mi
Last recorded137,483 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A495,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 VLH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 137,483 miles

brake wear light on dash , all brake pads are good .

Fail 10 Sep 2025 137,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability anti roll bar bolt is snapped , linkage is not attached . (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability ball joint is loose in upper suspension arm housing , causing excessive movement to upper arm. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake wear light on dash , all brake pads are good .

Pass 13 Sep 2024 132,749 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 132,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 127,323 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 127,322 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (FRONT ARM) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (REAR ARM) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 121,593 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 121,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 116,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BUILD DATE 23/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BUILD DATE 23/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 111,374 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 106,829 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 106,829 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 100,184 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 94,592 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 89,322 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 82,852 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 82,742 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 75,252 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 64,388 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 63,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 55,756 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 46,393 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 30,113 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 30,113 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 29,592 miles

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

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

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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NV56 VLH is a 2007 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 NV56 VLH, 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 NV56 VLH registered?

NV56 VLH is a 2007 Audi A4, first registered on 18 January 2007.

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