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M12 DXM

2007 Audi A5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,457 mi
Last recorded89,457 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 DXM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 89,457 miles

Both front tyres are slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 13 Aug 2024 88,604 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 87,544 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 87,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 83,852 miles

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose Inner arch insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Signs of fouling (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front bushes worn and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 83,818 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability Upper bolt detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose Inner arch insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Signs of fouling (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front bushes worn and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 80,602 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 76,711 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 71,264 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 65,863 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 61,468 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)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 49,540 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 43,664 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 43,223 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 37,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 30,926 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Oct 2011 26,368 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 28 Oct 2010 19,938 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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M12 DXM is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 M12 DXM, 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 M12 DXM registered?

M12 DXM is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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