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FY57 GVL

2007 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

159,728 mi
Last recorded159,728 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 GVL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 159,728 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 155,209 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))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 151,410 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 149,252 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 149,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 145,683 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 141,451 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f and o/s/f (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage n/s/f and o/s/f (2.7.4)

n/s/r tyre inner wall has cut but not reached ply/core

Pass 5 Dec 2016 136,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 131,551 miles

zero emissions registered at dga

Pass 29 Nov 2014 127,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

emissions tested but nothing detected

Pass 2 Dec 2013 123,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 118,598 miles

emissions not detected by smoke meter

Pass 14 Oct 2011 113,091 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 104,151 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)

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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FY57 GVL is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FY57 GVL, 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 FY57 GVL registered?

FY57 GVL is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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