2007 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · DY07 XDJ
2007 Audi A4 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Apr 2007. Recorded mileage 167,043 miles. MOT valid until 01 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,043 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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DY07 XDJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2026
- 167,043 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DY07 XDJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Audi A4 (DY07 XDJ) between April 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn pads worn to metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))”.
DY07 XDJ Mileage History
- 24/04/2023159,802 mi
- 25/04/2023159,802 mi
- 17/07/2024163,536 mi+3,734 mi
- 15/07/2026167,037 mi+3,501 mi
- 03/08/2026167,043 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 2,209 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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