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SM57 LDA

2007 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,035 mi
Last recorded111,035 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 111,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 111,034 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 103,353 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 88,908 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 88,844 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake lagging slightly in operation

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

brake pedal feels long

Pass 22 Dec 2018 81,657 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 78,649 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 78,649 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 74,766 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 69,246 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 60,191 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 51,670 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 40,021 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 29,051 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn.

Pass 1 Nov 2010 21,884 miles

Nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall.

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 LDA 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 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 SM57 LDA, 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 LDA registered?

SM57 LDA is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 26 October 2007.

Is SM57 LDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM57 LDA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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