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BL07 XUS

2007 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

172,050 mi
Last recorded172,050 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 XUS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 172,050 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 170,421 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 166,738 miles

Both rear lamps tinted

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2023 166,738 miles

Both rear lamps tinted

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 161,113 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2021 154,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 144,880 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 144,880 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 140,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 136,077 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 119,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 119,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 90,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted under car unable to check fully under car

Pass 28 Oct 2015 67,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm-4mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust heat shields at rear rattle

Pass 30 Oct 2014 63,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 60,036 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 54,304 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 48,207 miles

off side rear brake disc is slightly corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2010 41,582 miles

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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BL07 XUS is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BL07 XUS, 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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BL07 XUS is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 20 July 2007.

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