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L3 PTX

2007 Audi A5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,085 mi
Last recorded120,085 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 PTX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 120,085 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 120,020 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear exhaust silencers missing

Pass 17 May 2023 115,146 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2023 115,146 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2022 109,595 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 99,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cuts to outer wall of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 99,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cuts to outer wall of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 98,139 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 96,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has superficial cut on the outer sidewall

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 137,660 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 137,660 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 92,569 miles

Fuel cap rubber deteriated

Pass 16 Nov 2016 89,332 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 83,496 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 80,657 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 69,100 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 69,097 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2013 66,971 miles

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

unable to see brake pipes under the vehicle due to under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2012 59,621 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 59,621 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 41,891 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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L3 PTX is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L3 PTX, 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 L3 PTX registered?

L3 PTX is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 16 July 2007.

Is L3 PTX safe to buy?

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