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L888 LXH

2007 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,666 mi
Last recorded159,666 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 LXH
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 159,666 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2026 159,665 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective broken lense (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2024 151,645 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 145,521 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 137,311 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 132,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 128,582 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened rear across axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall damaged and wheel trim (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various stone chip and crack A zone swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

near side rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

Fail 20 Nov 2020 128,582 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened rear across axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall damaged and wheel trim (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear headlight levelling sensor broken

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various stone chip and crack A zone swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

near side rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Nov 2019 123,384 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 113,275 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 113,275 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 108,586 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2017 93,224 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 72,894 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 67,750 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 59,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2013 49,302 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 49,302 miles

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

2 front tyres on legal limit

Pass 25 Jan 2012 37,279 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 37,248 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 27,429 miles

cuts to o/s rear tyre inner sidewall

Fail 20 Jan 2011 27,424 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

cuts to o/s rear tyre inner sidewall

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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L888 LXH is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L888 LXH, 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 L888 LXH registered?

L888 LXH is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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