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MBZ 3493

2007 Audi A5

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,602 mi
Last recorded92,602 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 3493
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 92,602 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 91,869 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 87,281 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 84,306 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 84,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 83,104 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres on 2mm

offside front tyre on 3mm

Pass 29 Apr 2019 77,708 miles

front pads 85% worn brake discs lipped/worn

Fail 26 Apr 2019 77,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front pads 85% worn brake discs lipped/worn

rear pads approx. 90% worn, brake discs lipped/worn

Pass 30 Apr 2018 70,281 miles

front brakes approx 75% worn, discs lipped/worn

rear pads approx 85% worn, discs lipped/worn

Pass 27 Apr 2017 64,272 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 60,286 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 56,098 miles

both rear tyres stepped on tread

Pass 18 Mar 2014 48,098 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 39,136 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 39,130 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 33,050 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 23,478 miles

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

front pads getting low

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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MBZ 3493 is a 2007 Audi A5 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MBZ 3493, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MBZ 3493 registered?

MBZ 3493 is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 13 November 2007.

Is MBZ 3493 safe to buy?

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