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EF57 ZDU

2007 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

175,998 mi
Last recorded175,998 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 ZDU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 175,998 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 170,171 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 170,012 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 166,166 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 166,166 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 159,783 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 153,485 miles

Front upper suspension arms inner bushes deteriorated

Fail 19 Mar 2021 153,485 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front upper suspension arms inner bushes deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2020 147,189 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 147,189 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s/f washer (3.5 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/f tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/f tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2019 141,368 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 135,688 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 118,346 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 118,346 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 92,998 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 92,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 76,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2014 76,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 62,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2013 51,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 34,118 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2011 23,512 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 ZDU is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZDU, 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 ZDU registered?

EF57 ZDU is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 28 December 2007.

Is EF57 ZDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF57 ZDU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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