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RV57 VYK

2007 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,820 mi
Last recorded135,820 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 VYK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 135,820 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 135,814 miles

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

dpf light illuminated

Pass 9 Oct 2020 133,136 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 133,136 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 130,343 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 130,313 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 128,088 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms at the top on both sides, both bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 116,785 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 116,784 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 101,191 miles

Engine covers/undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2016 101,191 miles

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers/undertrays fitted

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 93,067 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 88,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Fail 13 Aug 2014 88,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 13 Jul 2013 79,904 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2011 41,397 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 30,583 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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RV57 VYK is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RV57 VYK, 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 RV57 VYK registered?

RV57 VYK is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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