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M21 ROU

2007 Audi A5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,398 mi
Last recorded114,398 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM21 ROU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 114,398 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 111,724 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2023 109,620 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 107,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 97,763 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 90,333 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 75,178 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 75,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 69,193 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 69,096 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 64,294 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 64,294 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 56,330 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 53,407 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 51,372 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 43,508 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 43,508 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 29,992 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 29,953 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 26,170 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 23,708 miles

Unable to test emissions due to incorrect software in EGA tester

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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M21 ROU is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol 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 M21 ROU, 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 M21 ROU registered?

M21 ROU is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 23 September 2007.

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