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M88 XCA

2007 Audi A5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

118,021 mi
Last recorded118,021 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 118,021 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 118,013 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 114,837 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 114,837 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 112,710 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 112,708 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 107,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 103,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Big Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Big Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 103,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Big Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Big Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 100,290 miles

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

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

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

windscreen chip

Fail 6 Oct 2020 100,264 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine coolant/antifreeze below minimum

Engine oil at minimum

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ***2-3mm*** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ***2-3mm*** (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen chip

Pass 8 Apr 2019 88,309 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 78,892 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 75,347 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 71,792 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 65,732 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 61,028 miles

fuel cap rubber seal starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Jan 2014 56,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2012 47,074 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 39,888 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 31,613 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear 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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M88 XCA is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black with a 4,163cc 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 M88 XCA, 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 XCA registered?

M88 XCA is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 11 July 2007.

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