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M44 SPF

2006 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests39 (33 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

150,865 mi
Last recorded150,865 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM44 SPF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

33 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 150,865 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2025 184,396 miles

play n/s/f ball joint

rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2024 141,339 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 181,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 130,183 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rearmost arm bushes debonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both. (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 175,971 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f tyre 3mm tread

rear springs corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2022 118,873 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 172,456 miles

front suspension bush perished/worn

rear prop bearing rubber perished/worn

rear subframe corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2022 172,454 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front suspension bush perished/worn

rear prop bearing rubber perished/worn

rear subframe corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2021 110,245 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 110,229 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber is split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 165,098 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2020 154,188 miles

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2020 154,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2020 97,862 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 149,610 miles

both front tyres scrubbing inside edge

nail n/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2019 94,330 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Oct 2018 143,601 miles

n/s/f tyre 2mm tread

Pass 2 Oct 2018 86,148 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 77,488 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 126,446 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 126,446 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 73,900 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 110,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 110,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 103,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 103,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 68,022 miles

All 4 tyres cracking of treads esp offside rear no cords exsposedat this time

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 63,555 miles

Both front tyre tread depths wearing low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2014 96,940 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 59,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all 4 tyres showing signs of age related cracking

both n/s/f upper arm rubber bushes deteriorated

both o/s/f upper arm rubber bushes deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2013 88,151 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 19 Sep 2012 55,945 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 77,922 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 53,291 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 69,723 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disks worn

Pass 13 Sep 2010 61,404 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 36,609 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 46,607 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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M44 SPF is a 2006 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 M44 SPF, 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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M44 SPF is a 2006 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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