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B21 DRE

2007 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,957 mi
Last recorded128,957 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 DRE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 128,957 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 122,063 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 122,021 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 180,580 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 180,580 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2019 169,521 miles

Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated on inner wall

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X 2 ()

Pass 3 Oct 2018 158,979 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 149,501 miles

Diesel particulate filter warning lamp on

Engine warning lamp on

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre wearing heavily on inner raised edge

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre wearing heavily on inner raised edge

Pass 18 Oct 2016 136,771 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 136,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 123,812 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 109,358 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 99,853 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 88,367 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 69,661 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 55,301 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A5?

Based on 1,497,195 MOT tests across 148,987 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
7,148
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
148,987
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,175
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,432
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 7,396
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B21 DRE is a 2007 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2007 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 94,951 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,175 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B21 DRE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Audi A5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B21 DRE registered?

B21 DRE is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 25 October 2007.

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