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KR57 LBV

2007 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

148,082 mi
Last recorded148,082 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 LBV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 148,082 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 143,124 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) bothside front

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 140,773 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front upper arm/s. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine malfunction light on and off during test.

Pass 16 Aug 2023 137,772 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder badly worn and center tread worn close to legal limit, should replace. (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front upper arm/s bush cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

m.i.l on and off during test.

Pass 29 Jul 2022 135,147 miles

Mil light on and off during test.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder badly worn. (5.2.3 (e))

clutch judder.

Fail 27 Jul 2022 135,147 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm primary groove. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Mil light on and off during test.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder badly worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front rear arm bush significant amount of play, should replace a.s.a.p, marginal pass. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front torque reaction arm/inner pin/ bush cracking, and play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front upper suspension arms bush/s cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch judder.

Pass 13 Aug 2021 133,175 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge primary grove,s. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre center trad and inner shoulder worn thin.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front upper arm , and cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

screw in nearside tyre outer shoulder.

Fail 11 Aug 2021 133,175 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction need diagnostic. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner ,primary grove. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge primary grove,s. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre center trad and inner shoulder worn thin.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front upper arm , and cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

screw in nearside tyre outer shoulder.

Pass 16 Jul 2020 128,526 miles

bothside front suspension top arm bush lightly cracking.

Pass 31 Jul 2019 124,310 miles

bothside front suspension top arm bush cracking.

bothside front tourque reaction arm bush cracking worn and play,should replace.

Fail 30 Jul 2019 124,310 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction need diagnostic. (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush dibonding and excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken lower section. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bothside front suspension top arm bush cracking.

bothside front tourque reaction arm bush cracking worn and play,should replace.

Pass 16 Aug 2018 119,643 miles

bothside front suspension arm rear bush significant amount of play, very marginal pass.

bothside front top arm inner bush cracking.

bothside front torque reaction arm inner bush badly worn.

Pass 17 Jul 2017 114,458 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer shoulder wearing thin.

bothside front rear suspension arm bush badly worn and play,should replace.

bothside front top suspension arm bush cracking.

bothside front tourque reaction arm bush cracking worn and play, should replace.

Pass 12 Aug 2016 105,719 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 86,223 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 79,723 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 71,727 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 55,786 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 35,331 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 35,331 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 13,854 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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KR57 LBV is a 2007 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KR57 LBV, 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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KR57 LBV is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 17 December 2007.

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