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M88 VXL

2007 Audi A5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

172,906 mi
Last recorded172,906 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 VXL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 172,906 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 166,570 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF + NSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 162,975 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 147,595 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 132,509 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 95,119 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush split / deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 88,182 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 78,991 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 74,174 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 74,174 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 60,913 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 56,828 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front tyres wearing low

power steering fluid low

some cracking in rear tyre treads

Pass 25 Jan 2012 49,716 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 49,555 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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M88 VXL is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 M88 VXL, 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 M88 VXL registered?

M88 VXL is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 23 November 2007.

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