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FY57 VXS

2007 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,607 mi
Last recorded159,607 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 VXS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2025 159,607 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested MULTIPLE DANGEROUS TO DRIVE DEFECTS*** UNSAFE FOR BRAKE PERFORMANCE TESTING ***RISK OF DAMAGE*** (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened SEVERELY CORRODED AND PARTIALLY MISSING (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 153,112 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 153,108 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 153,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody surface rust

Pass 30 Sep 2022 151,279 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 145,641 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 107,655 miles

Central Front brake warning light

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing weak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 134,936 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front brake warning light

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing weak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 127,498 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 127,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm shockie bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm shockie bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 120,052 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 120,043 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 115,474 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 107,255 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 107,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 92,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 77,109 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 warning light on

windscreen wipers smearing slightly but not enought to affect drivers veiw of the road

Pass 23 Aug 2013 62,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Sep 2012 49,583 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 40,112 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 33,558 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 33,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 VXS is a 2007 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FY57 VXS, 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 VXS registered?

FY57 VXS is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is FY57 VXS safe to buy?

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