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R777 DLA

2007 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,317 mi
Last recorded137,317 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR777 DLA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 137,317 miles

Offside Front offside front cv boot split

Pass 20 Jan 2025 135,396 miles

Offside Front washer jet poor.

Pass 1 Feb 2024 129,241 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 122,180 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 115,559 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 115,559 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 105,703 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 101,801 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 101,790 miles

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

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

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

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer tail light outer bulb not working

Pass 10 Apr 2019 95,731 miles

Lower Covers fitted along underside of vehicle

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm remaining, also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 95,731 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Lower Covers fitted along underside of vehicle

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm remaining, also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 85,807 miles

Brake pad wear indicator illuminated

Lower Covers fitted along underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake squeal on rotation. Unable to see inner pad, Outer is serviceable

Fail 18 Apr 2018 85,807 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers 'smeering' screen (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad wear indicator illuminated

Lower Covers fitted along underside of vehicle

Offside Rear Brake squeal on rotation. Unable to see inner pad, Outer is serviceable

Pass 10 Apr 2017 77,433 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 71,311 miles

Both rear tyre inside edges worn/wearing uneven

Pass 21 Feb 2015 58,505 miles

emissions too low registar on dsm

Pass 26 Mar 2014 52,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 40,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 33,300 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2010 20,739 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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R777 DLA is a 2007 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R777 DLA, 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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R777 DLA is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 5 November 2007.

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