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M44 YDL

2007 Audi A5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,393 mi
Last recorded148,393 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM44 YDL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 148,393 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 140,592 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 139,274 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 139,274 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2022 136,111 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 133,223 miles

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

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))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 133,213 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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 13 Jun 2020 128,920 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 124,764 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 116,082 miles

front pads and discs poor

wipers poor

Pass 3 Oct 2017 109,768 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie bar knuckle joint slight play (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear brake discs slight lipped

front windscreen washers partially blockeed

Pass 7 Oct 2016 104,412 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 94,987 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 85,345 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 16 Oct 2013 73,818 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 73,818 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 61,651 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 61,651 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 47,234 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 31,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

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 YDL is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M44 YDL, 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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M44 YDL is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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