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RO57 LUB

2007 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

139,865 mi
Last recorded139,865 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO57 LUB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 139,865 miles

O/S/F back plate loose

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (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))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 139,865 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

O/S/F back plate loose

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (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 22 Apr 2025 138,159 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 135,401 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 Worn in centre. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Back plate loose.

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

Rear heat shields slight insecure.

Rear sub frame has corrosion.

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 130,710 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 130,704 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 116,666 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 116,666 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 106,047 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 97,025 miles

Front wipers juddering on screen/insecure in arm.. wiper blades replaced

park performance just made.. n/s/r electronic park unit slow to operate

service due message displayed

Pass 4 Jul 2018 90,758 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective sleeve clamps deteriorated/corroded/wasted (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 90,758 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall/bead seat area deformed . 2 places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.46mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective sleeve clamps deteriorated/corroded/wasted (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 81,370 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 70,061 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Jun 2016 70,035 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle

traction control light on

Pass 30 Sep 2015 54,708 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some viewing of components

Pass 28 Aug 2015 54,271 miles

Nearside Front tie rod arm slight play in inner ball joint

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 48,975 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 42,810 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 37,077 miles

TYRES CRACKING NSF N REAR N OSF

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 30,510 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 22,487 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 22,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front 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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RO57 LUB is a 2007 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel 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 RO57 LUB, 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 LUB is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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