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BD57 ZVR

2007 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,202 mi
Last recorded160,202 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 ZVR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 160,202 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 160,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 151,735 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Nov 2020 144,024 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 144,024 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 137,021 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 137,021 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 125,002 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 113,700 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a small cut

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a small cut

Pass 20 Aug 2016 104,245 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear inner edge worn

Fail 18 Aug 2016 104,212 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on joint to pipe (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear inner edge worn

Pass 8 Aug 2015 94,075 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre Has small cuts

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 87,439 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

O/S Front steering rack end has slight play

Fail 15 Aug 2014 87,439 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

O/S Front steering rack end has slight play

Pass 25 Jul 2013 76,560 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 62,540 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 53,281 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 46,192 miles

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

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 ZVR is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BD57 ZVR, 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 ZVR is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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