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2007 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · FD56 OSK

FD56 OSK

2007 Audi A4 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Jan 2007. Recorded mileage 183,679 miles. MOT valid until 05 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
AUDI A4
Year / Origin
2007 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 05 Aug 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
183,679 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
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Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official 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.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 05 Aug 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2007
Engine
1986cc
Mechanical Assessment

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Para 1: Clean record/stability. Para 2: Mileage/Usage. Para 3: Suspension/Steering symptoms. Para 4: Drivetrain/Brake symptoms. Wait, the prompt says "3 to 4 well-developed, flowing plain-text paragraphs". I have 4. Double check the "No Generic Automotive Lectures" rule. Do not lecture... unless the vehicle was recorded as off the road... or had specific defects flagged." The vehicle has NO defects. Does this mean I cannot give any guidance? Ground all inspection advice in the actual components flagged in the MOT record... and describe precise symptoms to listen or feel for on a test drive." If NOTHING is flagged, I should be very careful. However, the prompt also says "Provide targeted buyer guidance based on the vehicle's actual history." The history is: High mileage, but clean MOTs. If I say "Check the brakes because they might be worn," is that a lecture? No. Revised Para 3/4 approach: Focus on the fact that at 183k miles, certain things usually fail, but haven't here, so the buyer should verify they aren't just "borderline. Let's refine the text one last time to be strictly compliant. Para 1: A consistent record of roadworthiness defines this vehicle, which has achieved three consecutive MOT passes without a single defect or advisory since March 2022. This trend of clean test results, culminating in the most recent pass on 30 June 2025, indicates a vehicle that is currently maintaining its structural and mechanical integrity. Para 2: The recorded mileage of 183,679 miles over nineteen years reflects a steady usage pattern of approximately 9,667 miles per year. This level of accumulation is typical for a vehicle of this era and suggests a history of regular operation. Mechanically, this means the engine and drivetrain have been subjected to significant long-term wear.
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FD56 OSK Key Findings

  • 13 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

FD56 OSK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 22 Oct 2026, 17:55
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Audi A4 (FD56 OSK) between December 2009 and August 2026.

The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 07 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Steering (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 33 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: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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FD56 OSK Mileage History

  1. 14/12/2009120,823 mi
  2. 08/12/2010149,438 mi+28,615 mi
  3. 22/01/2013152,264 mi+2,826 mi
  4. 13/10/2015152,427 mi+163 mi
  5. 17/09/2016158,070 mi+5,643 mi
  6. 30/09/2017160,645 mi+2,575 mi
  7. 19/10/2018161,402 mi+757 mi
  8. 04/12/2020167,574 mi+6,172 mi
  9. 08/01/2021167,577 mi+3 mi
  10. 24/03/2022171,191 mi+3,614 mi
  11. 05/09/2023179,686 mi+8,495 mi
  12. 30/06/2025183,679 mi+3,993 mi

Average of roughly 4,044 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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