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HJ57 GXX

2007 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

164,181 mi
Last recorded164,181 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 GXX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 164,181 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2026 164,179 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 Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 161,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 161,514 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 155,171 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 155,170 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 149,570 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 149,570 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 145,821 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 141,002 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Jun 2019 141,002 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jul 2018 132,457 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 118,961 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 118,960 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 109,669 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 109,669 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 90,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 71,379 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 71,379 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 52,796 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 52,796 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 31,820 miles

Front windscreen washers poor.

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 31,816 miles

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

Front windscreen washers poor.

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 24,787 miles

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

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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HJ57 GXX is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HJ57 GXX, 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 HJ57 GXX registered?

HJ57 GXX is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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