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SM57 LDU

2007 Audi A5

Red Diesel 3197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

195,289 mi
Last recorded195,289 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 LDU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 195,289 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 191,970 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 189,154 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 189,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 182,900 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 182,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 178,518 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 170,111 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 164,026 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 156,269 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 148,771 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)

m/l on, nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2014 144,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 140,480 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 136,225 miles

o/s door inside panel off

Pass 26 Oct 2011 130,945 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 103,538 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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SM57 LDU is a 2007 Audi A5 in Red with a 3,197cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LDU, 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 SM57 LDU registered?

SM57 LDU is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 5 November 2007.

Is SM57 LDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM57 LDU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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