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R40 NLD

2007 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

172,606 mi
Last recorded172,606 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 NLD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 172,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Oct 2025 172,606 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at sus component (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Oct 2024 169,749 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch at strut tower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch at strut tower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Oct 2024 169,749 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch at strut tower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch at strut tower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jun 2023 165,820 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 156,986 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 146,055 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 142,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 133,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 120,165 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 107,581 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

nearside front tyre tread bald on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre tread bald on inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Aug 2016 92,314 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 81,549 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)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 72,816 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 61,243 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 50,126 miles

Front wiper blades smearing on screen

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 42,729 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 28,884 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)

Offside Rear 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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R40 NLD is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R40 NLD, 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 R40 NLD registered?

R40 NLD is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 6 November 2007.

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