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FP57 ZYL

2007 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

177,425 mi
Last recorded177,425 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP57 ZYL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 177,425 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 177,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 165,720 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 165,720 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 May 2024 153,983 miles

Front 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 7 Mar 2023 144,676 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 131,651 miles

Undertrays fitted limit inspection.

Pass 2 Mar 2021 125,849 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 125,816 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 125,395 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 121,080 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 121,078 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 115,085 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 106,076 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 99,236 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 87,614 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 87,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 12 Oct 2013 68,273 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 68,273 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 57,221 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 48,801 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 40,283 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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FP57 ZYL 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 77.3%.

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 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 FP57 ZYL, 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 FP57 ZYL registered?

FP57 ZYL is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 24 October 2007.

Is FP57 ZYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP57 ZYL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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