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EF57 HVL

2007 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

197,514 mi
Last recorded197,514 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 197,514 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 194,537 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2025 193,884 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 191,687 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 188,540 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 185,229 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 185,029 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 179,241 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 169,179 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 168,940 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 156,799 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 124,570 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 109,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2013 109,190 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 83,553 miles

Nearside front and offside rear tyre sidewalls are damaged.

Wheels are scuffed.

Pass 4 Nov 2011 69,800 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 52,074 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 HVL is a 2007 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 HVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF57 HVL registered?

EF57 HVL is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 17 November 2007.

Is EF57 HVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF57 HVL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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