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J18 BXD

2007 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

141,038 mi
Last recorded141,038 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 BXD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 141,038 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 135,410 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 126,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 116,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 110,550 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Feb 2021 100,471 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule feeding caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule feeding flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 97,787 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 95,550 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))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 91,149 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 88,329 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 88,329 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 84,363 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 80,116 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 74,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre wall rib cut

Fail 13 Jan 2014 74,564 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre wall rib cut

Fail 16 Aug 2013 67,952 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 55,661 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 49,347 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 38,146 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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J18 BXD is a 2007 Audi A5 in Silver 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 J18 BXD, 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 J18 BXD registered?

J18 BXD is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 10 July 2007.

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