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SG57 EGU

2007 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

183,371 mi
Last recorded183,371 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG57 EGU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 183,371 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 183,371 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 174,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 166,099 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 155,894 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 155,894 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 147,071 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2022 147,071 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 139,462 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2020 133,686 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2019 121,272 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 114,059 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 109,836 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 103,374 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 103,374 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 95,228 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 94,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 85,195 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 85,195 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 83,661 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 71,244 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 71,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 54,348 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 40,290 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 EGU is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EGU, 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 SG57 EGU registered?

SG57 EGU is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 2 October 2007.

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