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RA57 YKY

2007 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,845 mi
Last recorded162,845 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 YKY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 162,845 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2022 159,246 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall and flat tyre marks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm left. 255/35/19. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 159,045 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 159,045 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 155,286 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 155,285 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 147,566 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 147,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 133,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 124,803 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 111,042 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Dec 2013 102,197 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Dec 2012 89,991 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 76,232 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 64,427 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 64,385 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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RA57 YKY is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RA57 YKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA57 YKY registered?

RA57 YKY is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 22 December 2007.

Is RA57 YKY safe to buy?

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