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N8 VRB

2007 Audi A5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

130,079 mi
Last recorded130,079 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 VRB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 130,079 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 130,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 frontwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 127,242 miles

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

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

Offside Front steering rack play

Pass 18 Sep 2023 124,435 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 118,655 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 111,630 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 102,137 miles

Central Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 31 Aug 2019 94,383 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 87,393 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 19 Aug 2017 81,689 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 77,287 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 77,211 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 68,968 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 64,631 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 57,504 miles

EPB fault light on dashboard but EPB worked during brake test

Engine management light on

Traction control light presentat time of test but ABS carries out correct procedure when ignition is switched on

Fail 14 Aug 2012 57,504 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

EPB fault light on dashboard but EPB worked during brake test

Engine management light on

Traction control light presentat time of test but ABS carries out correct procedure when ignition is switched on

Pass 25 Aug 2011 51,537 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 51,537 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 45,989 miles

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

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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N8 VRB is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 N8 VRB, 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 N8 VRB registered?

N8 VRB is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 13 July 2007.

Is N8 VRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N8 VRB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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