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OV57 XBJ

2007 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,659 mi
Last recorded166,659 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV57 XBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 166,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged has slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a cut on the inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside front tyres has a wear on the iner and outer edges

offside rear tyre has a wear on the inner edges

undertrays and egine covers fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2018 166,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged has slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a cut on the inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

nearside and offside front tyres has a wear on the iner and outer edges

offside rear tyre has a wear on the inner edges

undertrays and egine covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2017 146,638 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 127,410 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 127,325 miles

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Direction indicator not working indicator on O/S drivers mirror not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 107,463 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 91,258 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 91,258 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 81,643 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 68,682 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 58,364 miles

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

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 XBJ is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV57 XBJ registered?

OV57 XBJ is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 16 November 2007.

Is OV57 XBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV57 XBJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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