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BK57 VGM

2007 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

173,238 mi
Last recorded173,238 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 VGM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 173,238 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 173,232 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 169,604 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2024 169,603 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 166,155 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

engine management light on

near side front tyre side wall damage

Fail 19 Jan 2023 166,155 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 164,386 miles

engine management light on

near side front tyre side wall damage

Fail 3 Feb 2022 164,385 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 164,377 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 161,675 miles

near side front lower suspension arm rubber bush worn

off side rear shock absorber shows signs of minor leak

Fail 6 Jan 2021 161,675 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 153,927 miles

both front tyres side wall damage

Fail 16 Dec 2019 153,927 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 144,436 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 20 Dec 2018 144,436 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Oct 2017 127,500 miles

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.

Fail 30 Oct 2017 127,500 miles

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.

Pass 11 Oct 2016 114,020 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

Fail 11 Oct 2016 114,020 miles

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.

Pass 28 Oct 2015 106,314 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 97,698 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 84,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 76,177 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 65,878 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 65,840 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)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 57,938 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)

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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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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