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SW57 HUY

2007 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,594 mi
Last recorded168,594 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 168,594 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 152,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 135,820 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Apr 2019 110,635 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 106,638 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 101,809 miles

Nearside Front Inner nick on side wall tyre

Offside Front slight play on suspension arm

Offside Front tyre worn on the edge

coolant low

front and rear suspension covered by undersill

Fail 30 Jan 2017 101,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Inner nick on side wall tyre

Offside Front slight play on suspension arm

Offside Front tyre worn on the edge

coolant low

front and rear suspension covered by undersill

Pass 7 May 2015 88,811 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 75,266 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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 7 May 2013 65,077 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2013 65,077 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2012 57,962 miles

nail or pin in offside front tyre within tread

offside rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 25 Aug 2011 46,624 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 32,996 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 32,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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 HUY is a 2007 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HUY, 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 HUY is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 6 December 2007.

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