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OW07 DFE

2007 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,093 mi
Last recorded118,093 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW07 DFE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 118,093 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2024 118,093 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both headlamps. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Sensor broken. (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 112,209 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 112,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2022 107,607 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 104,895 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 104,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 100,200 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front shock absorbers have light misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 95,854 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from interior mirror

Nearside Rear Inner light intensity significantly reduced.

Pass 19 Dec 2018 91,378 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

front-rear exhaust joining sleeve corroded/broken

undercovers fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 21 Dec 2017 87,816 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

part of n/s/r side light dim

Pass 22 Dec 2016 80,857 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 74,446 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 69,572 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 64,978 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 64,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 60,569 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 45,921 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 36,673 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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OW07 DFE is a 2007 Audi A5 in Silver 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 DFE, 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 OW07 DFE registered?

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

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The MOT history for OW07 DFE 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.

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