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R700 SCM

2007 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

178,169 mi
Last recorded178,169 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR700 SCM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 178,169 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 170,420 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 166,394 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 166,393 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 160,554 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside and Offside shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes cracked and worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 160,554 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside low. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside and Offside shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes cracked and worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 148,803 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 144,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 130,632 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 111,565 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 96,648 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 87,789 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 73,190 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 64,896 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 46,040 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 33,258 miles

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

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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R700 SCM is a 2007 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R700 SCM, 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 R700 SCM registered?

R700 SCM is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 23 November 2007.

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