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PJ57 GXY

2007 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

194,327 mi
Last recorded194,327 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ57 GXY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 194,327 miles

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity After polish still product but pattern ok (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Centre section to tail pipe clamp broken but secure

Fail 14 Jul 2026 194,327 miles

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

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity After polish still product but pattern ok (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Centre section to tail pipe clamp broken but secure

Pass 9 Jul 2025 186,087 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 186,087 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 179,275 miles

Front Body damage

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 179,275 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Front Body damage

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 172,233 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 163,890 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 155,851 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 149,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 145,270 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 139,157 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 134,286 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 126,491 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clap cracked (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 116,588 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 103,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Mar 2014 102,980 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2013 85,644 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2012 71,278 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 44,547 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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PJ57 GXY is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PJ57 GXY, 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 PJ57 GXY registered?

PJ57 GXY is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 11 October 2007.

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