2007 Audi A4 4.2L Petrol · RS04 PLZ
2007 Audi A4 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 29 May 2007. Recorded mileage 127,114 miles. MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,114 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.
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RS04 PLZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 127,114 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RS04 PLZ 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 (RS04 PLZ) between February 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
RS04 PLZ Mileage History
- 14/02/2022115,554 mi
- 20/02/2023118,698 mi+3,144 mi
- 29/02/2024121,072 mi+2,374 mi
- 21/01/2025122,358 mi+1,286 mi
- 13/03/2026127,114 mi+4,756 mi
Average of roughly 2,838 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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