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BD57 SZJ

2007 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

40,925 mi
Last recorded40,925 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 SZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 40,925 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 38,771 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 38,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 36,471 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 35,446 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 34,246 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 32,840 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 31,889 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 30,090 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 29,369 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 27,791 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 27,146 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 27,131 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 25,069 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 24,236 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 24,236 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 23,273 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 21,419 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 17,743 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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BD57 SZJ is a 2007 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD57 SZJ, 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 BD57 SZJ registered?

BD57 SZJ is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 19 October 2007.

Is BD57 SZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD57 SZJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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