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BG57 YLM

2007 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,763 mi
Last recorded168,763 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 YLM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 168,763 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 160,661 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 153,999 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 147,175 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 146,019 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 145,935 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 131,793 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 131,793 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 106,476 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs corroded and lipped but not seriously weakend

both front tyres worn on edges

under engine and under car covers fitted

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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BG57 YLM is a 2007 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BG57 YLM, 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 BG57 YLM registered?

BG57 YLM is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 20 November 2007.

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