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BL57 KNZ

2007 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

141,217 mi
Last recorded141,217 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 KNZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 141,217 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 141,217 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 133,873 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 127,423 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 124,450 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 120,349 miles

Exhaust mounting defective - Centre exhaust sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 116,426 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center clamps corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 113,386 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worse inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worse inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2018 107,294 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 99,636 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 90,938 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)

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges and getting low on tread

Pass 3 Dec 2015 82,039 miles

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

rear tyres slight distorted

Pass 26 Nov 2014 74,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2014 74,718 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 66,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 54,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2011 36,337 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 27,657 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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BL57 KNZ is a 2007 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BL57 KNZ, 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 BL57 KNZ registered?

BL57 KNZ is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 12 December 2007.

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