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KR57 WCY

2007 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

171,097 mi
Last recorded171,097 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 WCY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 171,097 miles

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

Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe corroded

Undertray and covers fitted preventing full examination of some components

Fail 28 Oct 2024 171,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Power steering component leaking power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Engine management light illuminated

Exhaust mounting defective Rear mount and central mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged, tyre worn to 2mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 235/35x19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged, tyre worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 235/35x19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including associated suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Unable to determine if headlamp leveling system works

Pass 2 Nov 2023 166,469 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Engine MIL lamp is on

Engine bay covers fitted. Unable to make full assessment of components

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Under engine cover fitted. Unable to make full assessment of components

Under floor covers fitted. Unable to make full assessment of components

Wheel trims fitted. Unable to make full assessment of wheel nuts/bolts

Fail 30 Oct 2023 166,469 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Engine MIL lamp is on

Engine bay covers fitted. Unable to make full assessment of components

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Under engine cover fitted. Unable to make full assessment of components

Under floor covers fitted. Unable to make full assessment of components

Wheel trims fitted. Unable to make full assessment of wheel nuts/bolts

Pass 21 Oct 2022 161,662 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded off but still secure.

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 157,072 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded off but still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 157,072 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded off but still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 153,073 miles

Front brake pads look low.

Off side front wheel rim rubbing on antiroll bar link rod on full left lock.

Fail 19 Oct 2020 153,038 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear/Track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front brake pads look low.

Off side front wheel rim rubbing on antiroll bar link rod on full left lock.

Pass 12 Apr 2019 147,147 miles

Both sides front tyres wearing low on inside edges

Pass 26 Apr 2018 141,988 miles

Brake pad warning light on dash but all pads good

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 141,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake pad warning light on dash but all pads good

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front suspension squeaks loudly from a dry joint

Pass 14 Jun 2017 135,878 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 128,010 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 127,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 127,362 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front rack en slightly worn

Pass 16 Sep 2014 123,332 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 117,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2013 117,447 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 111,802 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 111,802 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 98,678 miles

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

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

front and rear brake disks pitted

Pass 24 Nov 2010 92,019 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 WCY is a 2007 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 WCY, 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 WCY is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 6 December 2007.

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