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CM51 BOY

2007 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

230,597 mi
Last recorded230,597 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM51 BOY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 230,597 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 226,799 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 216,276 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 216,273 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 207,537 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 190,468 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 180,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil Residue Gearbox Area

Pass 5 Dec 2019 171,835 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 171,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight/front arm - marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 160,062 miles

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

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

oil residue gearbox areas

Pass 21 Nov 2017 148,163 miles

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner shoulder

Pass 2 Dec 2016 136,683 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 122,750 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2014 111,185 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 98,672 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 84,495 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 68,464 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 64,488 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 57,998 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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CM51 BOY is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CM51 BOY, 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 CM51 BOY registered?

CM51 BOY is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 27 November 2007.

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