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C9 GCG

2007 Audi A5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,578 mi
Last recorded117,578 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 GCG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 117,578 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 116,064 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 112,862 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 109,260 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 104,409 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 104,409 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 100,463 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 100,463 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

O/S/F brake hose not in holder

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 94,262 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 89,191 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 89,190 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced dull (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component missing sensor (3.4.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 83,914 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 79,441 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 79,441 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre 2.5mm worn on inner edge (not yet to cords)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 71,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Mar 2013 71,590 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre very thin on inner & outer edges

Pass 14 Mar 2012 60,747 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 42,773 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 28,428 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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C9 GCG is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 C9 GCG, 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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C9 GCG is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 10 July 2007.

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