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GJ57 ZTW

2007 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

224,795 mi
Last recorded224,795 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 ZTW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 224,795 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 224,795 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 210,613 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Covers fitted obscuring testable items

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front upper and lower suspension arm bushes perishing/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 193,385 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Control Arm (Both NS + OS) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Control Arm (Both NS + OS) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 193,323 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Multiple tears on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Control Arm (Both NS + OS) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Control Arm (Both NS + OS) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 179,051 miles

Front upper suspension arm bushes worn on both sides

Pass 28 Oct 2021 163,095 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Oct 2020 150,912 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower front shocks (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts have play (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 140,735 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 120,502 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 102,682 miles

engine management light on dash

Pass 31 Oct 2016 90,000 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 76,439 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 76,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2014 53,951 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 42,826 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 37,100 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 29,370 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 23,072 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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GJ57 ZTW is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GJ57 ZTW, 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 GJ57 ZTW registered?

GJ57 ZTW is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 18 October 2007.

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