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OV57 PYZ

2007 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

190,734 mi
Last recorded190,734 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV57 PYZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 190,734 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff/ drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 190,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch suspension mounted area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff/ drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 169,464 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 169,279 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front inner wing / arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 164,839 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 158,189 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Fail 25 Mar 2021 158,162 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both Front Tyres Worn

Front Brake Discs Worn

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 148,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 139,477 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 126,319 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 106,525 miles

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection of certain components.

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Balljoint has slight lift play (main arm under strut). (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Service due as indicated in dash display.

Fail 30 Jan 2016 106,525 miles

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection of certain components.

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Dunlop 265/30ZR20/94Y Outer sidewall damaged exposing cords. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Balljoint has slight lift play (main arm under strut). (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Service due as indicated in dash display.

Fail 16 Jan 2016 106,076 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall badly split

Pass 3 Jan 2015 88,574 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2014 71,001 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2013 57,395 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 45,873 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 35,013 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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OV57 PYZ is a 2007 Audi A5 in Grey 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 OV57 PYZ, 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 OV57 PYZ registered?

OV57 PYZ is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 21 November 2007.

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