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SW57 CKN

2007 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

148,699 mi
Last recorded148,699 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW57 CKN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 148,699 miles

All suspension comp sub frame and sills undersealed

Central Exhaust sleeve clamp corroded and split

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 148,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear subframe corroded

centre exhaust sleeve clamp corroded and split

Pass 6 Mar 2024 138,511 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 136,015 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 129,296 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 121,116 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 116,481 miles

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

under tray damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2019 110,470 miles

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

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

undertray damaged

Fail 28 Jan 2019 110,457 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

undertray damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2018 101,956 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 93,217 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 82,386 miles

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

nearside undertray damaged

Fail 28 Jan 2016 82,386 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

corrosion to front brake discs

nearside undertray damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2015 67,008 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 67,008 miles

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

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)

brake pad light on

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2014 51,799 miles

slight play in nsf tie rod

Pass 29 Jan 2013 34,832 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 31,498 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 26,800 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 26,800 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 22,176 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 CKN is a 2007 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 CKN, 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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SW57 CKN is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 27 October 2007.

Is SW57 CKN safe to buy?

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