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BJ57 YSL

2007 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

160,130 mi
Last recorded160,130 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 YSL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 160,130 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 146,815 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 136,177 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 130,675 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 126,299 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 124,619 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 120,888 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 113,213 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 106,522 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 104,178 miles

under tray fitted.

Pass 24 Oct 2015 100,800 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 98,078 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 92,652 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 86,184 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 78,967 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 78,967 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 68,445 miles

small cuts in offside front tyre

stone chips in windscreen

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 YSL is a 2007 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YSL, 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 YSL registered?

BJ57 YSL is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 12 October 2007.

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