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S17 ELE

2007 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,797 mi
Last recorded115,797 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 ELE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 115,797 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 115,797 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 111,629 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 105,839 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

vehicle wet at time of test

Pass 10 Oct 2017 94,486 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 80,563 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 71,158 miles

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

offside front tyre sidewall damaged and nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 24 Sep 2014 62,335 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 56,104 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 48,930 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 48,930 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 41,929 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 30,765 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 30,765 miles

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

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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S17 ELE is a 2007 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S17 ELE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S17 ELE registered?

S17 ELE is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 5 September 2007.

Is S17 ELE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S17 ELE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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