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RY07 HCP

2007 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,248 mi
Last recorded158,248 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY07 HCP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 158,248 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 157,203 miles

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

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

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

Rear Subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2021 156,973 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake discs rusty and front discs worn

offside front tyre worn close to limit

rear subframe has surface rust

suspension bushes perished front and rear

Pass 28 Mar 2020 156,052 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 152,414 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 152,408 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2017 140,638 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 140,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 127,831 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 113,602 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 100,010 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 88,104 miles

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

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

small cut on inner wall of offside front tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2012 74,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Sep 2012 74,373 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2011 53,665 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 42,045 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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RY07 HCP is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RY07 HCP, 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 RY07 HCP registered?

RY07 HCP is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 16 July 2007.

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The MOT history for RY07 HCP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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