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OU57 XHY

2007 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

205,629 mi
Last recorded205,629 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Audi A495,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU57 XHY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 205,629 miles

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

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside are perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

parking brake did not lock up the rear wheels

signs the nearside rear brake has been binding - not binding at time of test

Pass 11 Sep 2023 203,055 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise engine slightly smokey

Fail 8 Sep 2023 203,055 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise engine slightly smokey

Pass 22 Aug 2022 199,959 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges and uneven on inner edge recommend replacement 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

advise engine slightly smokey

advise front wipers worn

Pass 26 Aug 2021 195,402 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside very slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread is low on both edges and worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside perished slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 192,149 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake disc showing signs of getting hot

Pass 12 Sep 2019 186,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 186,861 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 180,220 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 180,220 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 171,978 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 166,005 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 161,570 miles

front tyre treads are low in the centre of tread - due to the design of the tread pattern

Pass 18 Sep 2014 153,686 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 15 Sep 2014 153,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake pads low

Pass 8 Aug 2013 141,844 miles

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2012 130,359 miles

o/s/r tyre on limit

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 130,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 119,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear brake discs heavily worn

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly at inner edge

several nails in nearside rear tyre. one nail through sidewall of tyre. advise to replace asap!

Pass 31 Aug 2011 119,161 miles

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

both rear brake discs heavily worn

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly at inner edge

several nails in nearside rear tyre. one nail through sidewall of tyre. advise to replace asap!

Pass 16 Aug 2010 109,587 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 109,587 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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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OU57 XHY is a 2007 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OU57 XHY, 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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OU57 XHY is a 2007 Audi A4, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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