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BJ57 CZU

2007 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

191,118 mi
Last recorded191,118 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 CZU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 191,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 180,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 164,150 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 164,150 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 161,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/30/20. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Both tyres feathering inside edge.

Rear Both tyres wearing on inside edges.

Fail 22 Jul 2021 161,267 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/30/20. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Both tyres feathering inside edge.

Rear Both tyres wearing on inside edges.

Fail 8 Jul 2021 161,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Diagonally situated arm with larger bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All tyres stretched on alloys

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/misshapen on inner edge, depth ok (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 148,716 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 140,309 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 128,402 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 117,561 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 109,149 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 3 nails ()

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm, outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2016 109,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm, outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm, outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm, outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 3 nails ()

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm, outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2015 101,930 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 91,600 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 87,267 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 83,552 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 83,552 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 72,039 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 28 Oct 2010 50,778 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 50,777 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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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BJ57 CZU is a 2007 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJ57 CZU, 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 BJ57 CZU registered?

BJ57 CZU is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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