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SK57 MFO

2007 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

239,619 mi
Last recorded239,619 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK57 MFO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 239,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 227,364 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 227,194 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 217,424 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 217,424 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 208,955 miles

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

engine bay and underbody covers fitted some parts obscured

Pass 18 Oct 2017 198,188 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both just above limit (4.1.E.1)

dash showing fault with exhaust particlar filter

engine bay and under body covers fitted some parts obscured

Fail 16 Oct 2017 198,176 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides bottom of shock (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both just above limit (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

dash showing fault with exhaust particlar filter

engine bay and under body covers fitted some parts obscured

Pass 2 Sep 2016 180,093 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 180,090 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 160,599 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 121,932 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 96,197 miles

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

cut to offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 28 Mar 2012 80,242 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 64,133 miles

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

Nearside rear roadwheel has been repaired

Pass 16 Sep 2010 61,831 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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SK57 MFO is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SK57 MFO, 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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SK57 MFO is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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