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RK57 VNB

2007 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

209,761 mi
Last recorded209,761 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK57 VNB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 209,761 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 209,759 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2024 203,482 miles

Both sills corroded

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Os ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corrroded

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

Pass 13 May 2023 201,079 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

stone chip on windscreen o/f

Pass 27 Apr 2022 190,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 184,697 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 179,146 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 172,613 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 167,982 miles

Nearside headlight slightly dim in comparison to other side

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 167,950 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside headlight slightly dim in comparison to other side

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 162,911 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 158,047 miles

Nearside Front tyre appears under inflated

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

objects removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 5 Feb 2015 152,965 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 149,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 147,763 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 135,659 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 117,169 miles

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

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 26 Aug 2010 81,216 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 VNB 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 RK57 VNB, 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 RK57 VNB registered?

RK57 VNB is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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