CarVerify

Free Car Check

SL57 FDY

2007 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,839 mi
Last recorded131,839 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 FDY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 131,839 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 126,220 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 120,882 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose sleeve clamps corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear heat shields insecure

Fail 12 Sep 2023 120,882 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose sleeve clamps corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear heat shields insecure

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 118,203 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 116,351 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pad sensor not connected warning light on

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 116,351 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake pad sensor not connected warning light on

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 107,193 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 97,870 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 90,826 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 90,825 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 85,855 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 79,319 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 73,615 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 66,809 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 66,803 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 57,894 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2012 50,758 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 39,895 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 23,773 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
Full Audi A5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SL57 FDY is a 2007 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SL57 FDY, 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

How do I check the history of SL57 FDY?

You can check the full history of SL57 FDY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SL57 FDY registered?

SL57 FDY is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 6 September 2007.

Is SL57 FDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL57 FDY shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SL57 FDY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SL57 FDY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.