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RO57 FMA

2007 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,028 mi
Last recorded172,028 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO57 FMA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 172,028 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill slightly corroded (jacking point) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly corroded upper spring mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill slightly corroded (jacking point) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly corroded upper spring mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside mirror casing slightly loose (side repeater)

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

exhaust heat shield slightly loose (fixings broken)

Fail 28 Jan 2026 172,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill slightly corroded (jacking point) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly corroded upper spring mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill slightly corroded (jacking point) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly corroded upper spring mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside mirror casing slightly loose (side repeater)

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate light not working (one of two) (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield slightly loose (fixings broken)

Nearside Front Inner inner rack joint excessive movement

Pass 23 Jan 2025 163,559 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate light not working (one of two) (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Offside Side repeater insecure mirror casing with side repeater slightly loose (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear rear axle slightly corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 163,556 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative located on nearside lower arm (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight lens faded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate light not working (one of two) (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Offside Side repeater insecure mirror casing with side repeater slightly loose (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear rear axle slightly corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 159,132 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) quite worn but no free play felt at the steering wheel ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure mirror cap is insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 159,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) quite worn but no free play felt at the steering wheel ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure mirror cap is insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 153,293 miles

Offside Front mirror casing loose

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low (3mm over tread area) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 153,289 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested headlight not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low (3mm over tread area) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (4mm at lowest point) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front mirror casing loose

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 143,680 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 143,677 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 136,561 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 136,557 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 129,629 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 129,623 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 116,251 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 111,491 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 111,442 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn low on limit

Nearside Rear tyre worn edges close to limit

Pass 25 Nov 2015 98,281 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 93,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2013 88,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2012 83,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 75,057 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 65,034 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 57,441 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)

offside front wing has slight damage.

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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RO57 FMA is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RO57 FMA, 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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RO57 FMA is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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