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SB51 RON

2007 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

127,682 mi
Last recorded127,682 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB51 RON
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 127,682 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 126,637 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 126,376 miles

Both front inner sills heavily corroded.

Rear brake pads 90% worn.

Pass 27 Sep 2022 122,788 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 115,569 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 107,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 107,759 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 97,012 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 95,760 miles

Rear lights tinted

Pass 7 Jul 2017 90,281 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 83,150 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 82,845 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 74,504 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 67,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 59,771 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 52,922 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 45,146 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 38,145 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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SB51 RON is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 SB51 RON, 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 SB51 RON registered?

SB51 RON is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 12 July 2007.

Is SB51 RON safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB51 RON shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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