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RK57 RFE

2007 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

90,825 mi
Last recorded90,825 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK57 RFE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 90,825 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 90,825 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 87,641 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 87,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 80,466 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 80,466 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 76,183 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 70,993 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 70,993 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 64,090 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 62,033 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 62,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2019 58,882 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 54,980 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 50,327 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 42,840 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 38,518 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 34,380 miles

Fuel cap seal perished but not leaking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2014 34,380 miles

Fuel cap seal perished but not leaking

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2013 29,432 miles

o/s/r tyre damage to side wall

Pass 22 Sep 2012 26,167 miles

OSR TYRE HAS CUT IN OUTER WALL

Pass 24 Sep 2011 22,615 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 19,009 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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RK57 RFE is a 2007 Audi A5 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 RK57 RFE, 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 RK57 RFE registered?

RK57 RFE is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 8 September 2007.

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