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BF57 TZA

2007 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

152,715 mi
Last recorded152,715 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 TZA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 152,715 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 150,018 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Need changing ASAP !! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Need changing ASAP !! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Need changing ASAP !! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Need changing ASAP !! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Need changing ASAP !! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 146,248 miles

Nearside Rear Rear pads getting low

Offside Rear Rear pads getting low

Pass 8 Sep 2022 143,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 139,378 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Slight judder on brakes

Pass 22 Aug 2020 131,668 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 121,631 miles

Tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Apr 2018 116,211 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 104,039 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 104,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 89,159 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 89,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 83,691 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 7 Sep 2015 83,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 7 Sep 2014 79,151 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 74,353 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 74,353 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 58,681 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 58,681 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 47,173 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 31,446 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)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 31,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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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BF57 TZA is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BF57 TZA, 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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BF57 TZA is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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