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KB57 OJV

2007 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

186,872 mi
Last recorded186,872 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB57 OJV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2023 186,872 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured x2 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front/rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 184,509 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 183,209 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 182,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged.

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 164,028 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 155,673 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 136,970 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 136,970 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. not there (8.2.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Engine mount has slight play

Pass 31 Oct 2017 129,263 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 129,263 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre sleeve both clamps broken resulting in insecure (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 114,613 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 113,910 miles

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

Offside Rear screw in tread

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 94,139 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 74,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2014 74,408 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 57,548 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 31,013 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 46,341 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 35,359 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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KB57 OJV 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 68.4%.

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 KB57 OJV, 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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KB57 OJV is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 16 November 2007.

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