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SY57 LEZ

2007 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,867 mi
Last recorded120,867 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY57 LEZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 120,867 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 116,077 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2019 116,077 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 116,053 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 108,028 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

could not fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 30 Jun 2017 98,489 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 30 Jun 2017 98,489 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 18 Jun 2016 88,078 miles

damage to offside front tyre tread

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 24 Jan 2015 73,758 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 8 Jan 2014 62,402 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 39,835 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 35,537 miles

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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SY57 LEZ is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SY57 LEZ, 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 SY57 LEZ registered?

SY57 LEZ is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 24 December 2007.

Is SY57 LEZ safe to buy?

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