CarVerify

Free Car Check

BT57 VXU

2007 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,259 mi
Last recorded144,259 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 VXU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 144,259 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 144,259 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 138,487 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 129,581 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 117,881 miles

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

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

under covers fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2022 117,881 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2021 111,102 miles

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

Under covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2020 107,106 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF lower 'curved' control arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF lower 'curved' control arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 106,320 miles

Exhaust mounting defective O/S/R rubber mount split/perished (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arms inner bushes starting to perish/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Over undertrays and underbody of vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure Centre undertray damaged and not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring view

Fail 20 Sep 2019 106,309 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective O/S/R rubber mount split/perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arms inner bushes starting to perish/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Over undertrays and underbody of vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure Centre undertray damaged and not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 10 Sep 2018 99,923 miles

Central Rear Brake light one LED not working

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 91,413 miles

o/s/r tyre edges worn

Pass 26 Sep 2016 81,856 miles

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

o/s front and rear tyres edges worn

Pass 25 Sep 2015 71,671 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 71,671 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 64,050 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 56,713 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 56,713 miles

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

Low emitter - No emissions print out

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 47,360 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 36,697 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 28,860 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

unable to obtain emmissions result. Low emitter.

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
Full Audi A5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BT57 VXU is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BT57 VXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BT57 VXU?

You can check the full history of BT57 VXU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BT57 VXU registered?

BT57 VXU is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 28 November 2007.

Is BT57 VXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT57 VXU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BT57 VXU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BT57 VXU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.