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BD57 VZV

2007 Audi A5

Red Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

139,342 mi
Last recorded139,342 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 VZV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 139,342 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both only just legal at time of test .replace ASAP!! (5.2.3 (e))

Front both wheel arch liners damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 127,022 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 123,220 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 117,001 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 108,996 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 108,960 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2019 102,103 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 97,311 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Pads worn 70%

Offside Front Tyre age cracking on inner wall also worn on outer edges

Fail 31 May 2018 97,311 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Pads worn 70%

Offside Front Tyre age cracking on inner wall also worn on outer edges

Pass 1 Jun 2017 92,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front & rear top arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front & rear top arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 87,573 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 May 2016 87,147 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 3 Feb 2015 80,823 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 74,981 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 68,947 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2012 68,002 miles

o/side front tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2011 64,923 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 54,643 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 VZV is a 2007 Audi A5 in Red with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BD57 VZV, 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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BD57 VZV is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 10 December 2007.

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