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LS57 ECJ

2007 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,295 mi
Last recorded119,295 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 ECJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 119,295 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

reverse light stays on in 1st gear

Pass 20 May 2025 110,047 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 110,041 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall cracking 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 101,524 miles

Engine malfunction indicator lamp on

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 101,524 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Engine malfunction indicator lamp on

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 93,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 93,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 88,306 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 87,539 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 86,609 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 85,948 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 83,771 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 81,353 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 78,085 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 74,457 miles

no acceleration detected from diesel smoke meter

Pass 12 Mar 2013 68,868 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

Pass 20 Jul 2012 59,595 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 41,304 miles

Smoke test trigger point not detected

Pass 29 Nov 2010 36,231 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 36,155 miles

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

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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LS57 ECJ is a 2007 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LS57 ECJ, 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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LS57 ECJ is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 27 November 2007.

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