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GF57 SDZ

2007 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,924 mi
Last recorded126,924 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 SDZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 126,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 May 2026 126,924 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 May 2025 123,549 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 May 2025 123,549 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 120,346 miles

both front brake discs corroding

both front tyres worn on edges cracking/perishing

both rear brake discs corroding

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge on 2m

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge on 2.5m

Pass 16 Jun 2022 118,194 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 8 Jun 2021 112,201 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 112,201 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 107,216 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 107,216 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 105,175 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 99,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 92,516 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 80,596 miles

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

no smoke on emmisions

Pass 23 Oct 2014 60,588 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 54,036 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 17 Oct 2012 45,037 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 36,504 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 28,741 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 SDZ is a 2007 Audi A5 in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 SDZ, 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 SDZ registered?

GF57 SDZ is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 19 October 2007.

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