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AP57 VBU

2007 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,370 mi
Last recorded185,370 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A495,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 VBU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 185,370 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 185,345 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 174,050 miles

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

Nearside front steering track arm end ball joint dust cover perishing

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

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

Offside front headlamp aim on upper limit

Small stone chip windscreen

Surface corrosion on the nearside rear coil spring

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both the upper arm bush's are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyre's are on 2mm and have sign's of perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 173,720 miles

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

Position lamp not working nearside front side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside front steering track arm end ball joint dust cover perishing

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

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

Offside front headlamp aim on upper limit

Small stone chip windscreen

Surface corrosion on the nearside rear coil spring

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both the upper arm bush's are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyre's are on 2mm and have sign's of perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 164,280 miles

All front suspension bushs have signs of perishing

Both front lower strut bushs perishing

Nearside front tyre perishing and on 2mm

Nearside rear tyre perishing and on the limit on the outer edge.

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

Offside front top suspension arm bushs are perishing

Offside front tyre on 2mm on both edges

Offside rear tyre perishing and on limit on the inner edge

Fail 24 Nov 2023 164,145 miles

Position lamp not working Nearside rear side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside front lower suspension arm dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working Nearside rear (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All front suspension bushs have signs of perishing

Both front lower strut bushs perishing

Nearside front tyre perishing and on 2mm

Nearside rear tyre perishing and on the limit on the outer edge.

Offside front top suspension arm bushs are perishing

Offside front tyre on 2mm on both edges

Offside rear tyre perishing and on limit on the inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2022 152,910 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 141,093 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 131,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 122,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 113,749 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 113,749 miles

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

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

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 106,216 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 98,469 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 90,901 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 90,901 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 81,903 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear and offside front tyres worn outer edges.

Fail 14 Nov 2014 81,903 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear and offside front tyres worn outer edges.

Pass 9 Jan 2014 75,675 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 68,506 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 68,506 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 60,274 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 49,799 miles

OIL LOW LEVEL LIGHT ON O/S/F TYRE ON 2MM BOTH REAR TYRE ON 2.5MM SMALL CRACK ON WINDSCREEN

Fail 19 Nov 2010 49,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

OIL LOW LEVEL LIGHT ON O/S/F TYRE ON 2MM BOTH REAR TYRE ON 2.5MM SMALL CRACK ON WINDSCREEN

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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AP57 VBU is a 2007 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AP57 VBU, 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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AP57 VBU is a 2007 Audi A4, first registered on 24 October 2007.

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