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NU57 XTV

2007 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

174,712 mi
Last recorded174,712 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU57 XTV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 174,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside steering rack end wear

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front ball joint BORDERLINE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear condition of rear subframe mountings

Pass 21 May 2024 169,551 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 168,807 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 163,153 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 162,270 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 154,018 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective pad wire is broken n/s/f (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door card off but door can still open from inside

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover has fallen down (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush perished no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front light is different colour but ok

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 154,018 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear upper bush delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working boot side light is out (4.2.1 (a))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective pad wire is broken n/s/f (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm no ingress (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front door card off but door can still open from inside

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover has fallen down (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush perished no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front light is different colour but ok

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 141,366 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 141,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 129,600 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 129,600 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 114,080 miles

Front wornon inner shoulders

Pass 2 Apr 2015 111,152 miles

emissions too low to detect

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2013 105,915 miles

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

front wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 22 Nov 2012 102,931 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 26 Oct 2011 97,641 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 85,237 miles

some corrosion and wear on front brake discs

some wear on rear discs and pads

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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NU57 XTV is a 2007 Audi A5 in Grey 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 NU57 XTV, 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 NU57 XTV registered?

NU57 XTV is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 24 October 2007.

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