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GF57 ERU

2007 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

186,153 mi
Last recorded186,153 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 ERU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 186,153 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front both fog lamps inop

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

sump corroded

sump corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2026 186,150 miles

Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front both fog lamps inop

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

sump corroded

sump corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2025 177,350 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 177,350 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 166,725 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 159,774 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 154,836 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 150,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 142,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2019 128,929 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 128,592 miles

Front Engine cover fitted

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2017 122,358 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 118,821 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 118,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 105,267 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 88,364 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 81,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 70,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2012 55,255 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 47,152 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 39,583 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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GF57 ERU is a 2007 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GF57 ERU, 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 GF57 ERU registered?

GF57 ERU is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is GF57 ERU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF57 ERU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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