2007 Audi A4 4.2L Petrol · R5 PLJ
2007 Audi A4 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 18 May 2007. Recorded mileage 121,456 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,456 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- 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.
R5 PLJ Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 121,456 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R5 PLJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Audi A4 (R5 PLJ) between May 2010 and April 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
R5 PLJ Mileage History
- 14/05/201022,085 mi
- 20/05/201022,465 mi+380 mi
- 24/05/201022,845 mi+380 mi
- 09/06/201138,583 mi+15,738 mi
- 06/06/201242,934 mi+4,351 mi
- 30/01/201345,148 mi+2,214 mi
- 01/02/201345,148 mi
- 06/05/201455,558 mi+10,410 mi
- 06/05/201455,558 mi
- 11/05/201561,725 mi+6,167 mi
- 06/05/201666,532 mi+4,807 mi
- 09/05/201769,768 mi+3,236 mi
- 16/05/201871,362 mi+1,594 mi
- 24/05/201973,177 mi+1,815 mi
- 29/10/201973,261 mi+84 mi
- 31/10/201973,261 mi
- 05/02/202180,581 mi+7,320 mi
- 05/02/202180,581 mi
- 04/02/202283,165 mi+2,584 mi
- 02/02/202391,298 mi+8,133 mi
- 05/02/2024103,507 mi+12,209 mi
- 21/02/2024103,528 mi+21 mi
- 21/02/2024103,528 mi
- 24/02/2025117,915 mi+14,387 mi
- 04/03/2026121,401 mi+3,486 mi
- 28/04/2026121,456 mi+55 mi
Average of roughly 6,227 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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