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PX57 VLC

2007 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

159,347 mi
Last recorded159,347 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX57 VLC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 159,347 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 159,347 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 151,876 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 151,876 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 145,765 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 145,765 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 144,724 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 144,724 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 135,741 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r sill corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2018 135,741 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r sill corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2017 123,280 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 123,280 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 111,525 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2016 111,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50 r17 94w falken (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 99,299 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads worn low

n/s undertray damaged

Fail 2 Apr 2015 99,299 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads worn low

n/s undertray damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2014 78,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust brackets corroded

n/s undertray damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2012 59,457 miles

NSR tyre tread low at inner shoulder.

Fail 27 Sep 2012 59,457 miles

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

Both front tyres heavily worn at shoulders. Almost down to cords at inner shoulders.

NSR tyre tread low at inner shoulder.

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 51,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 41,860 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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PX57 VLC is a 2007 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PX57 VLC, 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 PX57 VLC registered?

PX57 VLC is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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