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GY57 XEJ

2007 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

204,000 mi
Last recorded204,000 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY57 XEJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 204,000 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 184,944 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 164,742 miles

under neef rear sub frame little rasty

Pass 1 Oct 2020 152,715 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 144,738 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 132,377 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 127,470 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 118,851 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

steering Colum makes noise but no excess movement when tested

windscreen has crake but not in sweep area

Fail 13 Sep 2016 118,715 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

steering Colum makes noise but no excess movement when tested

windscreen has crake but not in sweep area

Pass 9 Sep 2015 109,041 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 98,718 miles

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

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

smoke emissions to low to get reading

Pass 18 Sep 2013 88,422 miles

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

exhaust emmisions 0.00

Pass 14 Sep 2012 75,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle is 4 wheel drive and has 4mm difference between front and rear tyres on the driven axles

Vehicle running to clean so no emissions recorded

Pass 20 Sep 2011 63,199 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s front &o/s rear tyres have minor sidewall damage

sill & engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

under bodyy trays fitted not allowing full inspection

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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GY57 XEJ is a 2007 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 GY57 XEJ, 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 GY57 XEJ registered?

GY57 XEJ is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 8 September 2007.

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