2007 Audi A4 1.9L Diesel · KX57 XEP
2007 Audi A4 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 195,412 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jan 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,412 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
KX57 XEP Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/01/2024
- 195,412 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KX57 XEP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Audi A4 (KX57 XEP) between August 2010 and January 2024.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 January 2024 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 (10 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)”; “Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
KX57 XEP Mileage History
- 10/08/201087,084 mi
- 13/08/201087,084 mi
- 08/03/201299,938 mi+12,854 mi
- 21/08/2013122,377 mi+22,439 mi
- 28/08/2014136,907 mi+14,530 mi
- 28/08/2014136,907 mi
- 02/09/2015144,971 mi+8,064 mi
- 01/03/2017155,405 mi+10,434 mi
- 28/02/2018162,628 mi+7,223 mi
- 28/02/2019171,298 mi+8,670 mi
- 09/01/2021172,792 mi+1,494 mi
- 16/12/2021180,494 mi+7,702 mi
- 03/01/2023183,570 mi+3,076 mi
- 18/01/2024195,412 mi+11,842 mi
Average of roughly 8,061 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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