2007 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · FV57 LXT

This nineteen-year-old Audi A4 presents a notably clean DVSA history across the available testing record, with the most recent assessment on 19 November 2025 returning a pass and no defects recorded. Two retest scenarios appear in the data, both in 2024 and 2025, where a failure was immediately followed by a pass just days later, indicating minor items addressed between tests rather than any structural or mechanical failings. The complete absence of advisories across all five recorded tests suggests either a car that has had items rectified before presentation or one whose wear items have not yet crossed MOT thresholds. For a vehicle approaching two decades of service, this absence of flagged deterioration is unusual and points to either diligent pre-test preparation or relatively light component wear given the recorded mileage. The annual accumulation of around 8,062 miles over the vehicle's life sits broadly in line with typical usage for a car of this age, though the figure should be interpreted with some caution given the absence of mileage data in the test history provided. There are no extended gaps between annual tests, suggesting continuous road use rather than prolonged periods off the road, which is positive from a corrosion and component-seizure perspective. However, a 2007 Audi A4 covering 153,186 miles will have consumed multiple sets of tyres, brake discs and pads, timing belt kits, and suspension components regardless of MOT presentation standards. The clean test sheet reflects only those items scrutinised under MOT regulations and does not guarantee the mechanical integrity of the engine, transmission, or ancillary systems outside the test scope. Given the mileage and the model era, particular attention should be paid during any inspection to the typical wear items associated with high-mileage Audi B7 platform vehicles. The four-cylinder and V6 engines of this generation are known for oil consumption issues, so checking for blue smoke on start-up, excessive oil usage between services, and signs of oil leaks around the cam chain cover, turbo oil lines (on 2.0 TFSI variants), and sump gasket is advisable. On the test drive, listen for timing chain rattle on cold start, any hesitation or misfire under load, and observe the coolant level for signs of head gasket failure or water pump weepage. The manual gearboxes can develop worn synchros, particularly second gear, while the multitronic CVT variants are notorious for mechatronic unit failure and should ideally be avoided at this mileage unless a recent replacement or fluid change can be evidenced. The suspension and braking systems on a vehicle of this age and mileage warrant close physical inspection beyond what the MOT record alone can reveal. With no advisories recorded, the buyer should still examine the front lower wishbones, upper control arms, anti-roll bar drop links and rear suspension trailing arms for perished bushes and play, as these are known failure points. Brake calipers, particularly on the rear axle, are prone to seizing on Audi models of this era, leading to uneven pad wear and dragging, so feel for a pulling sensation under light braking and uneven disc lipping on inspection. Finally, examine the underside thoroughly for corrosion on the subframe mounting points, brake pipes, fuel lines and exhaust mounting brackets, as the clean MOT history offers no guarantee against developing rust issues that may not yet have been flagged at the time of test.