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BL57 FOT

2007 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,038 mi
Last recorded175,038 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 FOT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 175,038 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 175,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2023 161,441 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2023 161,321 miles

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

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover fitted preventing funll inspection

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

rear exhaust heatsheild loose

undertray loose

vehicle fitted with lowering springs

Pass 23 Mar 2022 155,843 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Mar 2021 148,582 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 148,581 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 140,114 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 130,285 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 130,269 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative leveling sensor not attatched (4.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure one bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 118,424 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 93,305 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 18 Mar 2017 92,713 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 90,973 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 88,937 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 88,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2013 82,439 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 75,328 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 68,861 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 68,861 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 61,488 miles

Coolant level low

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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BL57 FOT is a 2007 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BL57 FOT, 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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BL57 FOT is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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