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GF57 XHG

2007 Audi A5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,073 mi
Last recorded126,073 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 XHG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 126,073 miles

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2026 126,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2025 125,830 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 125,673 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 121,100 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 121,100 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 115,821 miles

Nearside Front upper control arm bush worn

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

Offside Front upper control arm bush worn

Pass 24 Jun 2021 109,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 35 19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2

Fail 18 Jun 2021 109,099 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 35 19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2

Pass 2 Jun 2020 102,617 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 95,728 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 95,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 85,959 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint front arm (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear arm (2.5.B.2b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both side 3 m.m (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 77,935 miles

INNER REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 18 Nov 2016 73,936 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 73,705 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 68,735 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 58,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 53,382 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 49,392 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 37,948 miles

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

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

deep cuts to tyre side wall o/s rear

Pass 9 Dec 2010 28,272 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 XHG is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol 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 XHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF57 XHG registered?

GF57 XHG is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 13 December 2007.

Is GF57 XHG safe to buy?

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