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SL57 UWT

2007 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

109,480 mi
Last recorded109,480 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 109,480 miles

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

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

Rear subframe slight corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2025 106,050 miles

vehicle/subframe under seal

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 102,437 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 102,437 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 102,419 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (front of) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (front of) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Lower steering column universal joint has slight play

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sill covers fitted

underside of floor has slight corrosion

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2024 102,411 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened marked with yellow chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe covered in other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced section of outer sill panel missing/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced section of outer sill panel missing/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe corroded all over,has been undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres starting to crack between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play lower (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

plastic undertrays,plastic outer sill covers fitted to both nearside and offside

vehicle underside corroded,front inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2023 100,937 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside - chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

nearside and offside of vehicle fitted with plastic undertrays

Pass 4 Mar 2022 93,324 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Heatshield fixings loose unlikely to detach

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Under tray fixings missing

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 87,493 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise further inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 83,102 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 83,098 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 78,447 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 77,352 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 67,592 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 53,546 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 53,543 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

steering wheel does not rotate smoothly when turned

Pass 25 Apr 2016 53,514 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 53,514 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 51,134 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 51,134 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported sleeve clamp (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 46,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

knock from steering when rocked side to side but no defect found at time of test .rear subframe corroded .

Pass 30 Sep 2013 41,756 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 35,734 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 29,789 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 21,907 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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SL57 UWT is a 2007 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 UWT, 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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SL57 UWT is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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