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JL02 GTL

2007 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

178,525 mi
Last recorded178,525 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL02 GTL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 178,525 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 170,335 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 170,327 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch inside behind strut area drainage blocks and dirt build up has corroded away metal on both front sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 164,182 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 158,362 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 155,294 miles

Nearside Rear wheel rim welded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust dpf filter covered in heat wrap unable to fully inspect

Fail 25 Oct 2021 155,293 miles

Front Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear inner rim has been welded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 155,292 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear inner rim has been welded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 147,243 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Borderline (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 147,243 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Borderline (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 137,372 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 128,068 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 128,066 miles

Exhaust system insecure sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2018 106,704 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 96,099 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 83,066 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 82,841 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 72,478 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 62,521 miles

Both front tyres wearing towards the inside edge

Pass 13 Feb 2013 53,644 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 51,856 miles

Damage to o/s/f wing/bumper causing space between wing and tyre to be very close.

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

Washers poor

Fail 30 Oct 2012 51,856 miles

Damage to o/s/f wing/bumper causing space between wing and tyre to be very close.

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

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

Washers poor

Pass 3 Nov 2011 38,869 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 29,410 miles

n/s/f tyre cuts/damage to side wall (NOT to cord)

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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JL02 GTL is a 2007 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 JL02 GTL, 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 JL02 GTL registered?

JL02 GTL is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 7 November 2007.

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