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GEL 587L

2007 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

185,154 mi
Last recorded185,154 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 587L
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 185,154 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 180,818 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 169,939 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 164,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 156,934 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 152,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

centre exhaust poorly secured

front bumper insecure but not likely to fall off

Fail 11 Mar 2019 152,400 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

centre exhaust poorly secured

front bumper insecure but not likely to fall off

glow plug light flashing

Pass 15 Sep 2017 136,977 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 136,977 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 135,070 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 115,113 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 86,156 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 78,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 67,327 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 67,294 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 55,352 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 41,728 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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GEL 587L is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GEL 587L, 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 GEL 587L registered?

GEL 587L is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 12 October 2007.

Is GEL 587L safe to buy?

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