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N16 RSU

2007 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

181,422 mi
Last recorded181,422 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 RSU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 181,422 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 168,469 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 16,110 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 161,087 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear brake pad getting low plus binding slightly

Pass 6 Apr 2019 159,258 miles

BOTH REAR SILENCER HEAT SHIELDS LOOSE

ENGINE MIL LIGHTS ON

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective WORN (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning FOG NOT WORKING FAULT ON DASH (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective WORN (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 159,080 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust sleeve/ clamp corroded and loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front nearside lower front ball joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative arm broken off (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

DPF Fault light on

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald around inner edge - 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald around inner edge - 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Body panel slightly loose both sides rear exhaust heat shields loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 132,968 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 119,201 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 101,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 84,508 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2015 84,442 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 67,413 miles

both rear brake disc lipped

slight play in nearside front bottom balljoint

Pass 14 Jun 2013 62,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers worn

Fail 12 Jun 2013 62,909 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers worn

Pass 7 Jun 2012 53,531 miles

all brake discs worn and badly lipped, pads ok

Fail 6 Jun 2012 53,531 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

all brake discs worn and badly lipped, pads ok

Pass 7 Jun 2011 43,290 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 30,070 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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N16 RSU is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N16 RSU, 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 N16 RSU registered?

N16 RSU is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 19 July 2007.

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