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RJ57 MSX

2007 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

166,780 mi
Last recorded166,780 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ57 MSX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 166,780 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 164,356 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 159,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 155,263 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 150,741 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 143,067 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 143,067 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 137,362 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 130,549 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 123,524 miles

Front Tyres have slight damage and worn on edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 116,269 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 107,114 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 99,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 99,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 89,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 69,933 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 50,420 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 44,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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RJ57 MSX is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black 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 RJ57 MSX, 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 RJ57 MSX registered?

RJ57 MSX is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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