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LX57 XSJ

2007 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,530 mi
Last recorded101,530 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX57 XSJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 101,530 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 101,528 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 95,671 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 90,088 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 89,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 86,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Reverse light not working

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 81,451 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 74,567 miles

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

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Jan 2019 74,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Nov 2017 65,999 miles

Covers and shields fitted

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 65,996 miles

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

Covers and shields fitted

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 54,373 miles

advise front wipers smearing

brake pad warning light on dash

engine / undertrays fitted

engine oil low

nearside rear and offside rear seat belts not fully tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2015 48,595 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2015 48,595 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 43,287 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 36,419 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 28,870 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 25,101 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 25,100 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 25,100 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 20,449 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 20,449 miles

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

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)

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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LX57 XSJ is a 2007 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LX57 XSJ, 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 LX57 XSJ registered?

LX57 XSJ is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 8 September 2007.

Is LX57 XSJ safe to buy?

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