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R5 XML

2007 Audi RS4

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

127,563 mi
Last recorded127,563 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi RS465,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 XML
MakeAudi
ModelRS4
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 127,563 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 125,729 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 123,799 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 121,731 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 121,728 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 119,265 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 110,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 110,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 101,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt as marked (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 101,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt as marked (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords as marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm as marked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 97,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 89,310 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view - (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 85,317 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 77,344 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 73,440 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 57,254 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 50,793 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 46,942 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 41,182 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 30,551 miles

How Reliable is the Audi RS4?

Based on 23,377 MOT tests across 1,729 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
4,183
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 272
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 201
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 100
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 97
coil spring broken 94
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R5 XML is a 2007 Audi RS4 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2007 Audi RS4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 65,938 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi RS4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R5 XML, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi RS4 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 19 years old, this Audi RS4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R5 XML is a 2007 Audi RS4, first registered on 5 April 2007.

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