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B3 DTK

2007 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

164,168 mi
Last recorded164,168 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 DTK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 164,168 miles

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

rear subframe corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2025 164,161 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking injector seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that exhaust fumes lead to a danger to health of persons on board (6.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2024 160,623 miles

Brake pads wear sensor light on

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

Fail 19 Oct 2024 160,622 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire injectors leak (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pads wear sensor light on

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 23 Oct 2023 157,036 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Oct 2023 157,036 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 152,004 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield partially insecure.

brake pad wear indicator warning light on, although brake pads at front and rear of vehicle clearly not worn down.

Fail 7 Sep 2022 152,001 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements switches on but immediately switches back off. (4.5.3 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield partially insecure.

brake pad wear indicator warning light on, although brake pads at front and rear of vehicle clearly not worn down.

Pass 3 Sep 2021 146,827 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 29 Aug 2020 142,985 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 137,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 128,819 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 120,659 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 109,360 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 103,465 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 95,818 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Oil leak

Washers may require adjustment

Pass 27 Jun 2013 84,106 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 77,360 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)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 76,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 64,227 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 53,263 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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B3 DTK is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 B3 DTK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B3 DTK registered?

B3 DTK is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 27 July 2007.

Is B3 DTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 DTK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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