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R29 RPW

2007 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,777 mi
Last recorded149,777 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 RPW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 149,777 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 137,417 miles

emissions too clean to register on the smoke meter,

Fail 15 Nov 2024 137,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush at lower arm at lower end of shocker worn and separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush at lower arm , at lower end of shocker worn and separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions too clean to register on the smoke meter,

Pass 6 Dec 2023 133,438 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 133,346 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin limited inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 127,624 miles

Nearside Rear near side light not working

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 127,623 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear near side light not working

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 122,426 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 122,422 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reversing lamp not working

Pass 30 Nov 2020 114,052 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 114,052 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2019 102,809 miles

all four front upper suspension arm inner bushes torn but no excessive movement

Fail 3 Jun 2019 102,809 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

all four front upper suspension arm inner bushes torn but no excessive movement

both rear inner brake pads look low.

Pass 25 May 2018 94,788 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 76,989 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 74,025 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 68,116 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 61,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 54,830 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2012 48,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2011 43,063 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 26,176 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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R29 RPW is a 2007 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R29 RPW, 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 R29 RPW registered?

R29 RPW is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 4 September 2007.

Is R29 RPW safe to buy?

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