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SHZ 2568

2007 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests29 (24 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.8%

Mileage

145,001 mi
Last recorded145,001 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHZ 2568
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

24 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2025 145,001 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2025 127,113 miles

fuel tank damp

Pass 27 Nov 2024 134,728 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 125,043 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel tank area looks damp

Pass 1 Nov 2023 114,351 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 122,576 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 122,576 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 100,969 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 120,217 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 90,643 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2020 82,864 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 103,391 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s/f Upper front arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s/f rear upper arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s/f front upper arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s/f rear upper arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 103,391 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s/f Upper front arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s/f rear upper arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s/f front upper arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s/f rear upper arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 74,111 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 98,408 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 61,441 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 95,071 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2017 49,000 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 45,672 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 45,670 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2017 91,478 miles

Nearside Front inner tyre wall cracking

Offside Front inner tyre wall cracking

Pass 8 Apr 2016 79,642 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 72,900 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 72,155 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 63,297 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 63,297 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 50,349 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 40,171 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 27,575 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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SHZ 2568 is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.8%.

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 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 SHZ 2568, 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 SHZ 2568 registered?

SHZ 2568 is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 10 December 2007.

Is SHZ 2568 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHZ 2568 shows 29 tests with a 82.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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