CarVerify

Free Car Check

OW07 DFD

2007 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,364 mi
Last recorded116,364 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW07 DFD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 116,364 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 114,005 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 109,757 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

smell of diesel no visible leak

Pass 20 Dec 2021 102,858 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 96,710 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 96,710 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 93,162 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 93,158 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 87,403 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 80,945 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 72,079 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 61,591 miles

Nearside rear brake pads worn low / thin

Offside front tyre worn close to limit (centre tread)

Offside rear tyre valve perished

Pass 30 Jul 2014 52,147 miles

nearside front tyre valve deteriorating

nearside rear tyre starting to crack in tread area

offside front tyre valve deteriorating

Fail 27 Aug 2013 42,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 42,692 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 36,940 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 25,644 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 25,644 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 17,993 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
Full Audi A5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OW07 DFD is a 2007 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OW07 DFD, 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

How do I check the history of OW07 DFD?

You can check the full history of OW07 DFD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OW07 DFD registered?

OW07 DFD is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 20 August 2007.

Is OW07 DFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW07 DFD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OW07 DFD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OW07 DFD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.