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SG57 EBC

2007 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

170,295 mi
Last recorded170,295 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG57 EBC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 170,295 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 157,666 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 157,666 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 146,130 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 145,841 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 133,646 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 119,679 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 119,666 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 116,285 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 114,092 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear heatsheild fixings poor

Pass 14 Sep 2017 103,226 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 103,226 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 97,053 miles

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Sep 2015 88,939 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 80,345 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front 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 27 Aug 2013 71,097 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 62,979 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 51,415 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 36,966 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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SG57 EBC 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 78.9%.

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 SG57 EBC, 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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SG57 EBC is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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