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L19 SHO

2007 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,218 mi
Last recorded147,218 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL19 SHO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2026 147,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower forward arm outer ball joint (hub mounted) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to dipped beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 135,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front ( rear arms ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 135,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front ( rear arms ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 123,382 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 123,382 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 119,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 119,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Bulb changed (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working Bulb changed (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 113,609 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 113,609 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Outer bulb not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shields loose but unlikely to fall off

Pass 31 Aug 2018 96,342 miles

front tyre tread depths getting low

Pass 24 Aug 2017 90,293 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 84,026 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 78,528 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 75,000 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 67,975 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 53,864 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 53,861 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 41,059 miles

EXHAUST EMISSIONS TOO LOW TO PRODUCE A READING

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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L19 SHO is a 2007 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L19 SHO, 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 L19 SHO registered?

L19 SHO is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 22 December 2007.

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