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J2 GSV

2007 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,290 mi
Last recorded181,290 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 GSV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 181,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 171,132 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 167,135 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 167,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 167,070 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 1.80 mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 157,368 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 140,717 miles

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

both front tyres worn at inner edges

Pass 3 Jun 2017 123,728 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine light on

service over due

Pass 2 Jun 2016 110,071 miles

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)

emissions to clean

Fail 2 Jun 2016 110,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

emissions to clean

Pass 16 Dec 2014 96,809 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 82,674 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 82,661 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2012 70,860 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 59,465 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 43,891 miles

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

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

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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J2 GSV is a 2007 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J2 GSV, 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 J2 GSV registered?

J2 GSV is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 17 December 2007.

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