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BJ57 KYB

2007 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

237,823 mi
Last recorded237,823 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 KYB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 237,823 miles

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

rear suspension heavily corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2025 232,637 miles

REAR SUSPENSION HEAVILY CODDODED ,but servicable

Pass 26 Feb 2024 220,838 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 215,530 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 207,580 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 20 Apr 2021 198,709 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 13 Apr 2021 198,644 miles

Fuel system component leaking Engine bay area. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

N/S/R Tyre worn.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 30 Apr 2020 192,731 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 173,846 miles

N/S/F Tyre damaged on outer side wall.

O/S/R Tyre worn close to the legal limit.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 13 Oct 2018 173,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

N/S/F Tyre damaged on outer side wall.

O/S/R Tyre worn close to the legal limit.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 14 Oct 2017 155,755 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 143,557 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both badly worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

undertrays/covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 15 Oct 2015 130,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 129,748 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 14 Oct 2014 117,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 102,580 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 84,753 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 62,040 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 41,655 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 40,919 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 KYB is a 2007 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KYB, 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 KYB registered?

BJ57 KYB is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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