2007 Audi A5 4.2L Petrol · K21 NAR
2007 Audi A5 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Nov 2007. Recorded mileage 96,012 miles. MOT valid until 05 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,012 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K21 NAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2025
- 96,012 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K21 NAR 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 A5 (K21 NAR) between September 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 December 2025 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 (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
K21 NAR Mileage History
- 05/09/202285,827 mi
- 16/11/202391,987 mi+6,160 mi
- 16/11/202391,988 mi+1 mi
- 22/11/202492,031 mi+43 mi
- 06/12/202596,012 mi+3,981 mi
Average of roughly 3,131 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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