2007 Audi A4 4.2L Petrol · RS04 PPM
2007 Audi A4 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Nov 2007. Recorded mileage 115,219 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,219 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RS04 PPM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/01/2026
- 115,219 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RS04 PPM 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 PPM) between June 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 January 2026 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), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
RS04 PPM Mileage History
- 10/06/2022110,129 mi
- 19/06/2023113,879 mi+3,750 mi
- 20/06/2023113,884 mi+5 mi
- 20/02/2025115,187 mi+1,303 mi
- 10/01/2026115,219 mi+32 mi
Average of roughly 1,419 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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