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A5 DWV

2007 General Motors Cadillac

Black Petrol 3564cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,284 mi
Last recorded73,284 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 General Motors Cadillac61,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 DWV
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelCadillac
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,564cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 73,284 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 71,427 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 69,385 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 67,636 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 67,628 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2021 65,140 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 65,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 64,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 64,183 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 62,635 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 60,104 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 58,089 miles

hand brake needs adjustment next service

Pass 24 Nov 2016 54,827 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 47,638 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 42,154 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 31,262 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 27,239 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 25,169 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 25,169 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 24,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the General Motors Cadillac?

Based on 10,952 MOT tests across 949 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
5,279
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 279
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 211
coil spring broken 163
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 139
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A5 DWV is a 2007 General Motors Cadillac in Black with a 3,564cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 General Motors Cadillac models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 61,941 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a General Motors Cadillac fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 279 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 DWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The General Motors Cadillac typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 19 years old, this General Motors Cadillac is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A5 DWV registered?

A5 DWV is a 2007 General Motors Cadillac, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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