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SJZ 2973

2007 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

127,954 mi
Last recorded127,954 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJZ 2973
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 127,954 miles

rear subframe and associated parts corroded

Pass 31 May 2025 124,821 miles
Pass 27 May 2024 122,012 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 119,585 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 119,173 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 118,573 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 118,177 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 113,607 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 103,377 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 103,374 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

Engine management light on

Pass 4 Mar 2017 101,303 miles

EML light on

Nearside Rear silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Mar 2016 88,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm -inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge saw edged 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge saw edged 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 88,784 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm -inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge saw edged 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge saw edged 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 77,967 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Front brake discs have surface corrosion, not affecting brake performance at this time

Pass 7 Mar 2014 74,047 miles

slight creak/ knocking in steering no visible signs

Pass 22 Mar 2013 69,881 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 66,538 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 55,052 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 55,052 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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SJZ 2973 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 89.5%.

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 SJZ 2973, 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 SJZ 2973 registered?

SJZ 2973 is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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The MOT history for SJZ 2973 shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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