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SW57 HJU

2007 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

100,381 mi
Last recorded100,381 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW57 HJU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 100,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm that shocker bolt on to (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm with bend (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm that shocker bolts onto (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 96,448 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 22 May 2024 95,420 miles

undertrays fitted to floor pans

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in waxoyl (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner wing slight corrosion

Offside Front Inner wing welding repair satisfactory

Fail 15 May 2024 95,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 90,074 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower shock bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 85,055 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 77,461 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 76,589 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All upper and lower arm inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward arm ( very slight) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 67,016 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 59,449 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 59,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2017 49,842 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 45,804 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 36,457 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 34,009 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 32,519 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 31,461 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2011 29,061 miles

full under body shields fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2010 22,668 miles

both front tyres at 2/3 mm

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 HJU is a 2007 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SW57 HJU, 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 SW57 HJU registered?

SW57 HJU is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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