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EF57 BYO

2007 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

123,086 mi
Last recorded123,086 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 BYO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 123,086 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 123,005 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of front wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 118,796 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 106,085 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 97,398 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2022 97,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 95,184 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 92,698 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 92,698 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 90,104 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 90,104 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly space (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 84,326 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 79,866 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 75,794 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 71,219 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 66,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 66,573 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 57,562 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 46,619 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 21 Nov 2011 35,858 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 26,809 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)

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 BYO is a 2007 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BYO, 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 BYO registered?

EF57 BYO is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is EF57 BYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF57 BYO shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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