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FM07 BGU

2007 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

124,579 mi
Last recorded124,579 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM07 BGU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 124,579 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underside corrosion

Fail 9 Sep 2025 124,538 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills both (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underside corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2024 119,819 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2023 115,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm plus wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 108,002 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 97,921 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 90,851 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 88,179 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 88,179 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 76,472 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 72,633 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2016 66,056 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 60,923 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 51,662 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 43,997 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 34,758 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 27,292 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 14,060 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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FM07 BGU is a 2007 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FM07 BGU, 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 FM07 BGU registered?

FM07 BGU is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 13 July 2007.

Is FM07 BGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM07 BGU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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