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SF57 UWS

2007 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

140,613 mi
Last recorded140,613 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF57 UWS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 140,613 miles

Generally corroded on underside and components

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 140,613 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Generally corroded on underside and components

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 136,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe corroded but strength not significantly reduced

Pass 16 Apr 2024 126,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 126,753 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 125,334 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 119,944 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 119,942 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 112,290 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake wear sensor damaged/broken

Fail 21 Sep 2020 112,213 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake wear sensor damaged/broken

Pass 27 Sep 2019 105,783 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 105,783 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 104,878 miles

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

Offside Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure Heat shield loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 104,860 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Suspect levelling sensors (7.12 (e))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Levelling sensor link broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Levelling sensor link broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure Heat shield loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 99,883 miles

Headlamp leveling sensor broken

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub-frame corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 99,883 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Headlamp leveling sensor broken but fixed on low (1.7.2)

Headlamp leveling sensor broken

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub-frame corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 96,447 miles

Both rear brake discs corroding

Nearside Front inner track rod wearing

Offside Front tyre inner wall cracked & nearing fail limit

Fail 13 Mar 2017 96,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre on inner wall (255 35 zr20 97y xl ) (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear brake discs corroding

Nearside Front inner track rod wearing

Offside Front tyre inner wall cracked & nearing fail limit

Pass 12 Feb 2016 92,161 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 92,161 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 86,216 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 77,869 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 61,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 41,382 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 38,029 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 28,351 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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SF57 UWS is a 2007 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 SF57 UWS, 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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SF57 UWS is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 11 September 2007.

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