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SL57 ZKX

2007 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,641 mi
Last recorded141,641 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 ZKX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 141,641 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 May 2023 141,600 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temp fuel cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative front headlamp levelling sensor linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear joiner (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning dim (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front bumper damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2022 130,657 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 130,657 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2020 104,651 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 86,050 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 76,857 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 75,143 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 75,143 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 71,630 miles

Emissions not detected

Engine covers fitted

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

Items removed from drivers view

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2015 66,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre damaged/deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2015 66,480 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre damaged/deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 60,089 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 50,483 miles

Nearside 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 17 Nov 2011 42,200 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 42,200 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 33,369 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 ZKX is a 2007 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZKX, 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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What year was SL57 ZKX registered?

SL57 ZKX is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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