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RN57 VZV

2007 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

151,090 mi
Last recorded151,090 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN57 VZV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 151,090 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 147,165 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 140,857 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 133,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 125,900 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 119,892 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 119,882 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 110,712 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 110,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2018 101,203 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 101,202 miles

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 94,171 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner tread

Fail 11 Sep 2017 94,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure bulb insecure (1.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 7 Sep 2016 75,791 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 55,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 43,957 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 40,009 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 34,916 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 28,839 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 28,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 21,893 miles

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

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

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

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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RN57 VZV is a 2007 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RN57 VZV, 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 RN57 VZV registered?

RN57 VZV is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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