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BD57 WSU

2007 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,299 mi
Last recorded146,299 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 146,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 146,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 145,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 145,596 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both, (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative level motor rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached srut bolt loose/ (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play In hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 145,362 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 141,952 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 137,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.5mm & void of tread on innermost tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread very low on inner tread area & wearing unevenly 255/35R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3.0mm & worn very low on innermost tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 137,951 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.5mm & void of tread on innermost tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread very low on inner tread area & wearing unevenly 255/35R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3.0mm & worn very low on innermost tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 134,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 134,352 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 129,640 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 129,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2018 122,461 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 115,320 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2017 106,434 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 90,192 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 90,192 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 76,990 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 61,798 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 61,798 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 46,451 miles

both front tyres 2.5mm

Fail 4 Mar 2013 45,795 miles

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

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

both front tyres 2.5mm

o/s rear tyre two nails in tread area

o/s rear tyre two nails in tread area

Pass 21 Mar 2012 30,470 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 19,308 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 WSU is a 2007 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WSU, 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 WSU is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 12 November 2007.

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