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SV57 TYC

2007 Audi A5

Purple Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

159,585 mi
Last recorded159,585 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV57 TYC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 159,585 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill within 30cm of suspension component (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch within 30cm of suspension component (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill within 30cm of suspension component (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill within 30cm of suspension component (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 153,627 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 148,062 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 134,267 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 134,267 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 121,257 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 111,863 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 111,863 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 107,047 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 98,976 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 90,695 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 84,512 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 75,539 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 67,506 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 63,294 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 55,756 miles

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall.

Pass 14 Oct 2010 45,450 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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SV57 TYC is a 2007 Audi A5 in Purple with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SV57 TYC, 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 SV57 TYC registered?

SV57 TYC is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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The MOT history for SV57 TYC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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