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GF57 RSU

2007 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,794 mi
Last recorded138,794 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 RSU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 138,794 miles

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

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both Sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 127,124 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms(rear arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both,lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

n/s windscreen wiper smears slightly

Fail 25 Jul 2025 126,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms(rear arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both,lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

n/s windscreen wiper smears slightly

Pass 2 Aug 2024 113,190 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 113,170 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 109,113 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2023 109,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 104,856 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 98,505 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 93,610 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 84,276 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad sensor broken

Fail 25 Apr 2019 83,276 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad sensor broken

Pass 28 Apr 2018 79,004 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 69,934 miles

windscreen wipers smearing screen

Pass 21 Nov 2015 59,793 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2014 51,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 51,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 42,997 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 38,415 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 30,910 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 30,910 miles

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

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

cut to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 10 Nov 2010 24,026 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 RSU is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GF57 RSU, 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 RSU registered?

GF57 RSU is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 20 November 2007.

Is GF57 RSU safe to buy?

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