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S5 BYO

2007 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,694 mi
Last recorded115,694 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 BYO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 115,694 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 115,694 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Both (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 115,443 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 113,651 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 111,224 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 111,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 110,425 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 103,368 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 96,072 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 95,176 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers and underbody trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2017 90,770 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 87,668 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

centre caps fitted to wheels

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2015 76,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sills fitted.

Tested in wet conditions.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 72,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2014 72,761 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 63,232 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 49,477 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 49,474 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 32,549 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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S5 BYO is a 2007 Audi A5 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S5 BYO, 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 S5 BYO registered?

S5 BYO is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 14 September 2007.

Is S5 BYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 BYO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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