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J12 AYM

2007 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

204,743 mi
Last recorded204,743 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 AYM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 204,743 miles

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))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 204,743 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 191,541 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 159,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 154,990 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 154,659 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Fail 8 May 2018 153,773 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 139,894 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 139,648 miles

Central Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Central Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 123,234 miles

o/ n/s upper wishbone bushes cracking

unde covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2014 127,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front/rear pads looking low

n/s rear tyre on limit 1/5

Pass 10 Oct 2013 114,800 miles

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

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

e*m*l* showing on dash bord

o*s*f* tyre repaired close to stde wall n*s*f* tyre ener ege tred thining x2 cuts not showing ply ol*s*r* tyre cut on ege not showing ply

unabel to hold bottom u*j* on streeing rack see no play

Pass 12 Oct 2012 103,795 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 103,795 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

e*m*l showing on dash

low smoke on test

Pass 13 Oct 2011 91,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 62,698 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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J12 AYM is a 2007 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 J12 AYM, 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 J12 AYM registered?

J12 AYM is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 29 August 2007.

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