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S5 RXG

2007 Audi A5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,594 mi
Last recorded125,594 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 RXG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 125,594 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush on the rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge is worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush on the rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush on the rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush on the rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray cover in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres are stretch fitted, it's not obvious that they are incorrectly seated on the wheel rim, however for safety I do advise replacing with the correct size tyres.

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Apr 2023 125,316 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush on the rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge is worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush on the rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush on the rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush on the rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray cover in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres are stretch fitted, it's not obvious that they are incorrectly seated on the wheel rim, however for safety I do advise replacing with the correct size tyres.

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Apr 2022 118,115 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 107,143 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 106,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2019 96,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 88,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 84,100 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 77,558 miles

EML light on

Undertrays fitted obscuring views of some testable items

Pass 3 Aug 2015 69,777 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 61,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 54,162 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 46,523 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2011 38,652 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 38,652 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 28,632 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 RXG is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol 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 S5 RXG, 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 RXG registered?

S5 RXG is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is S5 RXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 RXG 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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