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EF57 BXX

2007 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

224,761 mi
Last recorded224,761 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 BXX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 224,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 210,253 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 191,045 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 172,232 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 155,054 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 148,927 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 148,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 142,201 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 142,201 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 133,371 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2018 133,371 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 124,071 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2017 124,071 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 112,522 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 98,982 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 88,409 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 71,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2013 58,706 miles

N/S/R Child seat fitted

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 58,706 miles

N/S/R Child seat fitted

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 41,081 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inside edge

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 17 Mar 2011 22,353 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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EF57 BXX is a 2007 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc 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 EF57 BXX, 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 EF57 BXX registered?

EF57 BXX is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 22 December 2007.

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