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CA57 CRU

2007 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,868 mi
Last recorded109,868 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 CRU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 109,868 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 109,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Excessive Wear To Inner Edge, Cuts To Inner Side Wall ,Two Nails Within Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 107,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Slight play inner steering rack joint

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 102,494 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 98,007 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 91,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 86,848 miles

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

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

all front suspension top arm bushes starting to split

both front suspension lower front arm bushes weak and cracking

nearside rear pads worn low

too clean to start smoke check

Fail 17 Oct 2017 86,848 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked x2 (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

all front suspension top arm bushes starting to split

both front suspension lower front arm bushes weak and cracking

nearside rear pads worn low

too clean to start smoke check

Pass 20 Oct 2016 81,196 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracked and treads stepping. recommend replacement

nearside rear brake pads worn lower than offside

slight fluctuation of front brake efforts

Pass 17 Oct 2015 76,178 miles

Nearside Front starting to wear

Offside Front alloy wheel has been weld repaired

Offside Front tyre starting to wear

Rear tyre inner sidewalls starting to split

large plastic panels fitted hard to check

Pass 11 Oct 2014 69,004 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 59,785 miles

chip to windscreen

Fail 23 Oct 2013 59,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

chip to windscreen

Pass 15 Jan 2013 50,947 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)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 35,536 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)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 24,071 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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CA57 CRU is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CA57 CRU, 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 CA57 CRU registered?

CA57 CRU is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 14 November 2007.

Is CA57 CRU safe to buy?

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