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BD57 WSW

2007 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,141 mi
Last recorded148,141 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 WSW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 148,141 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2025 148,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2024 139,078 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Near side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Off side front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near side front (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2023 131,687 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 125,133 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 118,276 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 118,265 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 108,345 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 108,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Webbing will not extend (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 97,802 miles

Lambda light is on

Nearside headlamp beam pattern is poor

Fail 18 Apr 2018 97,802 miles

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

Lambda light is on

Nearside headlamp beam pattern is poor

Offside front door, the check strap is loose

RECOMMEND THAT BOTH OF THE REAR TYRES ARE RENEWED

The offside rear tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall and the outer sidewall has surface cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2017 87,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Marginal Pass (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both sides marginal pass (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 80,151 miles

Centre Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Offside and nearside (Marginal Pass) (2.4.G.2)

Front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 7 Feb 2015 74,703 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 64,644 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 64,644 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 55,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 45,203 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 35,213 miles

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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 WSW is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WSW, 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 BD57 WSW registered?

BD57 WSW is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 7 November 2007.

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