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RIG 5261

2007 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

175,549 mi
Last recorded175,549 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIG 5261
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 175,549 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 172,033 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 168,679 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 168,679 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 164,445 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 159,687 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 152,915 miles

rear subframe starting to corrode

Fail 22 Dec 2020 152,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 40 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre close to limit 2.5nn

rear brake discs are worn

rear subframe starting to corrode

Pass 8 Jul 2019 135,219 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))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 119,092 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 105,696 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 94,851 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 92,101 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 83,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 69,173 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake discs heavily worn brake pads require closer inspection

rear brake pads wearing low requires closer inspection

Pass 19 Oct 2012 50,484 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut not excess of the requirements to reach the ply or cords

Pass 29 Oct 2011 38,639 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 24,418 miles

Both rear tyres tread low.

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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RIG 5261 is a 2007 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RIG 5261, 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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RIG 5261 is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 2 November 2007.

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