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FD57 EHT

2007 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

175,131 mi
Last recorded175,131 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 EHT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 175,131 miles

Front Inner both front upper inner x2 arms bush's cracking

Rear rear subframe corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2025 175,130 miles

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

Front Inner both front upper inner x2 arms bush's cracking

Rear rear subframe corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2024 170,427 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2023 162,591 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 156,453 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 145,589 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 145,587 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 139,406 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 139,404 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 128,068 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 128,068 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 117,221 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 107,390 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 107,387 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 96,920 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 83,020 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 66,341 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 66,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 57,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nsr tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 24 Oct 2012 48,111 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 36,782 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 26,335 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 EHT is a 2007 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EHT, 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 EHT registered?

FD57 EHT is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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