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OU08 MJE

2007 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

153,838 mi
Last recorded153,838 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 MJE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 153,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 152,232 miles

Nearside Front lower fog light not working

Pass 24 May 2023 150,085 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 143,622 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 220,378 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 210,128 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2019 210,128 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 202,295 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 202,285 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 190,660 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 21 Dec 2017 190,660 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Coolant leak

Fail 5 Dec 2017 190,167 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero (8.2.2)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective light on dash (1.7.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 180,946 miles

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

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

engine cover and tray obscuring underside of components

Pass 30 Nov 2015 169,290 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 169,281 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 157,246 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 117,707 miles

deep cuts in o/s front tyre tread and worn on inner edge

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge and nail in tread

Pass 4 Dec 2012 52,490 miles

Airbag light on

Fail 1 Dec 2012 52,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Airbag light on

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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OU08 MJE is a 2007 Audi A5 in Blue with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 OU08 MJE, 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 OU08 MJE registered?

OU08 MJE is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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