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SL57 ZHX

2007 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,875 mi
Last recorded111,875 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 ZHX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 111,875 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 104,427 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 96,978 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 94,321 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 90,164 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 90,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 83,055 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 83,054 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 74,056 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 65,469 miles

Nearside Front Kerb damage on tyre sidewall

Fail 26 Sep 2017 65,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Kerb damage on tyre sidewall

Pass 19 Sep 2016 56,450 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 46,360 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 30 Oct 2014 44,505 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 40,784 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 35,807 miles

Front discs slightly pitted and scored

Pass 4 Nov 2011 30,869 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 26,160 miles

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)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 26,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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 ZHX is a 2007 Audi A5 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZHX, 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 SL57 ZHX registered?

SL57 ZHX is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 2 November 2007.

Is SL57 ZHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL57 ZHX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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