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SAL 101R

2007 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

111,492 mi
Last recorded111,492 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAL 101R
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 111,492 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 107,794 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 104,779 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 102,401 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 100,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 100,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm bush and lower arm bush bush split but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm bush and lower arm bush bush split but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 99,230 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 97,020 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 97,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 1 Nov 2017 94,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 28 Oct 2017 94,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 89,659 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 83,430 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 75,982 miles

front wipers slightly worn

Pass 21 Oct 2013 65,201 miles

nearside rear tyre inner wall has a slight lump

Pass 10 Oct 2012 55,504 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 49,656 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 49,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 37,276 miles

drivers rear tyre getting slighty low on tread 3mm

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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SAL 101R is a 2007 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SAL 101R, 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 SAL 101R registered?

SAL 101R is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 5 November 2007.

Is SAL 101R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAL 101R shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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