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RF57 UDP

2007 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

211,987 mi
Last recorded211,987 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 UDP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 211,987 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

minor windsceen damage

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 9 Jan 2018 205,277 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 193,272 miles

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Unable to see rear inner brake pad thickness

Pass 24 Dec 2015 178,125 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 177,431 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 157,500 miles

near side front tyre 3mm

Fail 12 Dec 2014 157,500 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

near side front tyre 3mm

Pass 27 Dec 2013 148,053 miles

EML warning light on and glow plug light flashing

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

bonnet release lever missing/broken

slight splitting on both front upper suspension arm mounting bushes

Fail 27 Dec 2013 148,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

EML warning light on and glow plug light flashing

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

bonnet release lever missing/broken

slight splitting on both front upper suspension arm mounting bushes

Fail 5 Dec 2013 147,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eng light on

some wear on discs

Pass 7 Nov 2012 139,250 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 123,674 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 123,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 100,286 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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RF57 UDP is a 2007 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RF57 UDP, 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 RF57 UDP registered?

RF57 UDP is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 5 November 2007.

Is RF57 UDP safe to buy?

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