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LY57 HZE

2007 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

151,858 mi
Last recorded151,858 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 HZE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 151,858 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 141,987 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 141,977 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 138,472 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 134,954 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 127,284 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 112,557 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 100,871 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 91,239 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 16 May 2016 86,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit well worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit well worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 80,419 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 69,527 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 69,527 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 53,979 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 May 2013 53,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 50,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 50,134 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 45,377 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 41,079 miles

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

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)

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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LY57 HZE is a 2007 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LY57 HZE, 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 LY57 HZE registered?

LY57 HZE is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 24 December 2007.

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