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R18 CWD

2007 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,657 mi
Last recorded126,657 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 CWD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 126,657 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 126,256 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door handle inoperative (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road wiper scuffed screen driver side approx 1 inch in diameter and following wiper action on an arch across screen in the center of blade (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 117,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 100,766 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 99,991 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm one of two ,inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm one of two,inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm perished inner arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm perished inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 88,748 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 76,318 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 66,747 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 62,282 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 62,282 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 53,466 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 45,724 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 94,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 94,793 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 77,689 miles

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)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 77,689 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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)

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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R18 CWD is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R18 CWD, 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 R18 CWD registered?

R18 CWD is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 14 July 2007.

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