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SD57 VBM

2007 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,401 mi
Last recorded144,401 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD57 VBM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 144,401 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 137,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component repaired but not inappropriately

Nearside Rear Electronic stability control component slightly damaged link arm poor condition (7.12 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed stiff to open from inside vehicle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure at rear

Pass 14 Jun 2017 118,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component repaired but not inappropriately (3.4.4)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 118,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear arm (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component repaired but not inappropriately (3.4.4)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 99,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component repaired but not inappropriately wire (3.4.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim been repaired (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

brake pad light on

Fail 17 Jun 2016 99,694 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component repaired but not inappropriately wire (3.4.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim been repaired (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

brake pad light on

Pass 5 Jun 2015 82,201 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 67,943 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 54,507 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 45,314 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 33,565 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 26,142 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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SD57 VBM is a 2007 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SD57 VBM, 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 SD57 VBM registered?

SD57 VBM is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 1 October 2007.

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