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FD57 AOU

2007 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

184,094 mi
Last recorded184,094 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 AOU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 184,094 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 184,094 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low on n/s (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 175,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 175,742 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 169,149 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 163,448 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 155,584 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 155,584 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 147,985 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 139,878 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 132,151 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 123,664 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 123,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 121,213 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 102,901 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres wearing thin on inner edge

engine management light illuminated

Pass 1 Sep 2014 83,310 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 74,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Oct 2012 65,735 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 65,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 56,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Oct 2010 43,826 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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FD57 AOU is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black 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 FD57 AOU, 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 FD57 AOU registered?

FD57 AOU is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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