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LY57 SOA

2007 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

171,987 mi
Last recorded171,987 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 SOA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 30 Nov 2024 171,987 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper[x2 bushes each side] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 170,037 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 165,671 miles

Central Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre and wheel damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 158,675 miles

ALL 4 TYRES LOW

Pass 26 Oct 2020 147,443 miles

Both rear tyres have slight damage to outer sidewalls

Both rear tyres wearing low

Engine management light on (Before 2008 not failure)

Offside rear tyre has small cuts on inner sidewall

Pass 17 May 2019 133,933 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 121,094 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 118,374 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 107,526 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 97,197 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 84,933 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)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 74,047 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 61,660 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 48,631 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 36,103 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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LY57 SOA is a 2007 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY57 SOA registered?

LY57 SOA is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 15 November 2007.

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