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M40 XRT

2007 Audi A5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

122,179 mi
Last recorded122,179 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 XRT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 122,179 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 120,298 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 117,309 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 112,572 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 110,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join between front and rear pipes. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Dec 2020 107,575 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 105,824 miles

Bonnet secondary device sticking.

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust connection clamps corroded, exhaust slightly loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Rim corroded slightly.

Fail 4 Nov 2019 105,824 miles

Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Bonnet secondary device sticking.

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust connection clamps corroded, exhaust slightly loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Rim corroded slightly.

fuel cover can not be open.

Pass 9 Nov 2018 104,656 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Nov 2018 104,656 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Nov 2017 103,145 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 101,659 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 93,957 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 83,007 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 55,501 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 48,896 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 48,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 27 Oct 2011 43,154 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 36,470 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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M40 XRT is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 M40 XRT, 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 M40 XRT registered?

M40 XRT is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 25 October 2007.

Is M40 XRT safe to buy?

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