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S500 RHM

2007 Audi A5

Red Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

31,377 mi
Last recorded31,377 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 RHM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 31,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT from 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT from 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Service light on

Fail 3 Aug 2023 31,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT from 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT from 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Service light on

Pass 8 Mar 2021 30,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 25,735 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 23,631 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 23,631 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 21,160 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 21,160 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 19,461 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 17,261 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread pattern

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 13,311 miles

both rear tyres perishing badly between the tread

Fail 14 Nov 2013 13,311 miles

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

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

both nearside front and rear tyre perished badly between the tread

Pass 28 Dec 2012 11,480 miles

Slight Cracking In Tread On All 4 Tyres

Pass 21 Dec 2011 9,871 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 4,894 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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S500 RHM is a 2007 Audi A5 in Red with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S500 RHM, 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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S500 RHM is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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