2007 Audi A4 1.8L Petrol · OE56 OBN
2007 Audi A4 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2007. Recorded mileage 112,769 miles. MOT expired on 09 Apr 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,769 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OE56 OBN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2024
- 112,769 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OE56 OBN 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 (OE56 OBN) between April 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 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: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
OE56 OBN Mileage History
- 11/04/2022106,028 mi
- 11/04/2023111,939 mi+5,911 mi
- 11/04/2023111,940 mi+1 mi
- 09/04/2024112,768 mi+828 mi
- 09/04/2024112,769 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,377 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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