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LY07 KVJ

2007 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

153,107 mi
Last recorded153,107 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY07 KVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 153,107 miles

General corrosion noticed and advised along with suspension components including front and rear subframe

Fail 25 Nov 2025 153,107 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion noticed and advised along with suspension components including front and rear subframe

Pass 7 Nov 2024 147,575 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 147,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 138,215 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 138,215 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 125,114 miles

EML Illuminated

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 114,592 miles

Coolant Low / Close to Min level

Engine Management Light on Dash ( Diesel Pre 2008)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front wheel arch cover and Undertray damaged and rubbing on Nearside Front tyre

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 103,718 miles

All 4 front upper suspension arms inner bushes splitting.

Nearside body sill dented.

Pass 28 Oct 2019 95,811 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 90,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/R18 STARFIRE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/R18 STARFIRE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/R18 STARFIRE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/R18 STARFIRE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 89,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/R18 STARFIRE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/R18 STARFIRE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/R18 STARFIRE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/R18 STARFIRE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 86,825 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 83,298 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 78,276 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 78,276 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 71,079 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 63,578 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 55,815 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 45,377 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 38,040 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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LY07 KVJ is a 2007 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LY07 KVJ, 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 LY07 KVJ registered?

LY07 KVJ is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 9 July 2007.

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