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MB54 ELL

2007 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,765 mi
Last recorded153,765 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB54 ELL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 153,765 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 150,955 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 139,226 miles

Brake pad wear indicator light on.

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

O/s and N/s rear tyres has flat spots.

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 139,226 miles

Boot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad wear indicator light on.

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

O/s and N/s rear tyres has flat spots.

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 131,358 miles

Brake pad wear indicator light on.

Offside Rear Inner Side light not working.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s and N/s worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 125,367 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 125,367 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 117,694 miles

Brake pad warning light on.

Fail 1 Sep 2017 117,669 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad warning light on.

Pass 26 Aug 2016 108,547 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper x4 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.68ml advice to replace asap (4.1.E.1)

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

emissions wont register

m.i.l light on

pad warning light on

Pass 28 Aug 2015 102,351 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 93,216 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 86,205 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2012 80,577 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

n/s wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2011 61,464 miles

brake warning light on dash

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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MB54 ELL is a 2007 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MB54 ELL, 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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MB54 ELL is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 16 November 2007.

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