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SM57 ELU

2007 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

135,606 mi
Last recorded135,606 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 ELU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 135,606 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear chassis floor corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 16 Jun 2022 124,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

chassis floor corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 17 Jun 2021 117,206 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 110,407 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2019 101,698 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2018 92,199 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 82,965 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 76,664 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 73,299 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 55,969 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 50,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2013 40,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 34,074 miles

rear lights slightly tinted

Pass 17 Jan 2011 28,142 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 28,142 miles

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

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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SM57 ELU is a 2007 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM57 ELU, 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 SM57 ELU registered?

SM57 ELU is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 20 December 2007.

Is SM57 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM57 ELU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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