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SW57 HVL

2007 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

148,919 mi
Last recorded148,919 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW57 HVL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 148,919 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil on lower engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 143,215 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 135,071 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 124,058 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 113,892 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

front suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 5 Jul 2019 111,239 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 111,239 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 105,278 miles

Engine light on

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

Fail 22 May 2018 105,268 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine light on

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

Pass 11 May 2017 99,069 miles

engine check light on

Fail 8 May 2017 99,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine check light on

Pass 11 May 2016 88,019 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 77,969 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)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 63,486 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 52,615 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 47,544 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 38,855 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 31,214 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 31,200 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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 HVL is a 2007 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HVL, 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 HVL registered?

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

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