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SW57 BVD

2007 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,601 mi
Last recorded137,601 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW57 BVD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 137,601 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 137,601 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 127,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn at inner shoulder

Pass 21 Jan 2016 120,582 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 93,570 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)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 93,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 78,005 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 67,521 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside undertray broken and loose

Pass 7 Nov 2011 56,742 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 45,366 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SW57 BVD is a 2007 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SW57 BVD, 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 SW57 BVD registered?

SW57 BVD is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 5 November 2007.

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The MOT history for SW57 BVD shows 10 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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