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FL57 SZO

2007 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,562 mi
Last recorded146,562 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 SZO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 146,562 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (Advise replacement) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle corroded

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 146,562 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (Advise replacement) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle corroded

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 144,535 miles

under trays

Pass 24 Jul 2023 140,542 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 134,189 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 128,395 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 126,354 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 123,251 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 117,161 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 110,901 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 103,393 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 97,406 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 91,132 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 84,150 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 84,150 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 75,170 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre has a cut on side wall but not to cords

water in o/s/f light unit

Pass 5 Jan 2012 75,041 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)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 54,913 miles

emissions too clean to register result

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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FL57 SZO is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FL57 SZO, 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 FL57 SZO registered?

FL57 SZO is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 12 September 2007.

Is FL57 SZO safe to buy?

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