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BN57 RBF

2007 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

164,697 mi
Last recorded164,697 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 RBF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 164,697 miles

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured foot well cover missing (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 164,679 miles

Offside Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective cable at drivers side cannot be opened by hand (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire not missing loose and hanging close to n/s drive shaft could pierce fuel tank if shaft picks up on shield (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured foot well cover missing (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 149,558 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 149,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 139,713 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 134,704 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 134,704 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 132,890 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under body components

Fail 14 Sep 2016 132,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under trays fitted obscuring some under body components

Pass 13 Aug 2015 122,305 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2014 107,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2014 107,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 92,054 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 79,263 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 79,263 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 63,394 miles

excess plastic to underside

Pass 10 Aug 2010 45,337 miles

front wipers poor cleaning

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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BN57 RBF is a 2007 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BN57 RBF, 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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BN57 RBF is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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