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R55 EUB

2007 Audi A5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

150,057 mi
Last recorded150,057 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 EUB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 150,057 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 147,601 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 138,190 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 128,790 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 119,419 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 119,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2020 114,126 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 114,126 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 114,126 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 105,048 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 92,574 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 82,178 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 82,178 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 71,891 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 62,980 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 51,491 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 51,293 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front pads getting low

Pass 7 Aug 2013 45,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Aug 2013 45,621 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2012 39,139 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 8 Jul 2011 33,020 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 27,417 miles

Nearside front tyre cracking in between the treads

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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R55 EUB is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R55 EUB, 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 R55 EUB registered?

R55 EUB is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 18 July 2007.

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