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BL57 WUA

2007 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,712 mi
Last recorded128,712 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 WUA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2026 128,712 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 124,128 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 120,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 116,203 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 105,745 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 105,745 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 102,725 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 102,682 miles

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

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Both number plate lamps flicker

Pass 9 Oct 2017 98,318 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 98,219 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2016 91,639 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 84,729 miles

Nearside Rear child seat present

engine management light on

Pass 15 Oct 2014 77,221 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 77,221 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 4 Oct 2013 66,145 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 53,360 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 50,581 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 38,977 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 WUA is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 WUA, 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 WUA registered?

BL57 WUA is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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