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ExpiredMileage
173,238 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush in suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush in suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
engine warning lamp on
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush in suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush in suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
engine warning lamp on
all upper suspension arm bushes split
both front lower shock mounting bushes worn
brake pad warning light on dash
possible puncture n/s/r tyre
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
all upper suspension arm bushes split
both front lower shock mounting bushes worn
brake pad warning light on dash
possible puncture n/s/r tyre
brake pad warning lamp on
engine management light on
near side front tyre side wall damage
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
brake pad warning lamp on
engine management light on
near side front tyre side wall damage
engine management light on
near side front tyre side wall damage
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
engine management light on
near side front tyre side wall damage
Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
EML on
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front lower shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
brake pad warning lamp on
offside rear flexi brake hose not secured
near side front lower suspension arm rubber bush worn
off side rear shock absorber shows signs of minor leak
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
near side front lower suspension arm rubber bush worn
off side rear shock absorber shows signs of minor leak
both front tyres side wall damage
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
both front tyres side wall damage
rear brake pads getting low
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
rear brake pads getting low
MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.
EMISSIONS HIGH.
ENGINE MANAGEMENT ON.
MINOR WALL DAMAGE TYRE-N/S/F+N/S/R+O/S/R.
ROAD WHEELS DAMAGE MISC.
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
EMISSIONS HIGH.
ENGINE MANAGEMENT ON.
MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.
MINOR WALL DAMAGE TYRE-N/S/F+N/S/R+O/S/R.
ROAD WHEELS DAMAGE MISC.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN.
MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
ENGINE OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN.
MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
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)
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BK57 VGM is a 2007 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 BK57 VGM, 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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BK57 VGM is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 3 October 2007.
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