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ML57 XWD

2007 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

180,998 mi
Last recorded180,998 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML57 XWD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 180,998 miles

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

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

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output All Lamps (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 170,267 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides, Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 169,336 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 166,889 miles

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 166,889 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 164,587 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear product on the light cluster lens, but not seriously affecting light output

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear product on the light cluster lens, but not seriously affecting light output

Pass 29 Oct 2020 161,295 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 161,295 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 151,316 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 147,502 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 139,582 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 135,583 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 131,738 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 126,975 miles

Damp around o/s/r diff seal

Pass 31 Oct 2013 121,919 miles

front disc brake pads wearing low

Pass 1 Nov 2012 117,173 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 114,683 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 102,069 miles

engine light on

Pass 14 Oct 2010 77,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

deep cut to n/s/f tyre sidewall

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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ML57 XWD is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ML57 XWD, 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 ML57 XWD registered?

ML57 XWD is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 19 October 2007.

Is ML57 XWD safe to buy?

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