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M20 DPA

2006 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 3471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests38 (34 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

130,306 mi
Last recorded130,306 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 DPA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,471cc

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MOT History

34 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 130,306 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 91,589 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 127,971 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 90,240 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 90,240 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 124,574 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 88,090 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 124,490 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 82,875 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 119,853 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 80,555 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 115,246 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside And Offside Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing No Ply Or Chords Shown (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 78,820 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 112,963 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 77,327 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 106,301 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 74,357 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 100,210 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 70,750 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 70,750 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2017 92,622 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 92,618 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2016 88,756 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 64,381 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 81,588 miles

under engine try fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2015 81,486 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

under engine try fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2015 56,092 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 71,174 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 51,675 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 56,065 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 47,471 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 54,296 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 41,395 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 20 Jul 2012 39,723 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 37,300 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 25 Jul 2011 28,873 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 28,681 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 22,670 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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M20 DPA is a 2006 Audi A5 in Blue with a 3,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 M20 DPA, 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 20 years old, this Audi A5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M20 DPA is a 2006 Audi A5, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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