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V11 CTL

2007 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,766 mi
Last recorded153,766 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV11 CTL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 153,766 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 153,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 146,962 miles

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

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

covers fitted unable to facilitate full inspection

Pass 27 Sep 2023 138,169 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front fog not working

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 138,169 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front fog not working

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 134,999 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 134,999 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 131,910 miles

covers fitted unable to facilitate full inspection

Pass 3 Sep 2020 125,645 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 115,822 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Apr 2018 107,971 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 100,367 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test sun visor ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt bothsides ()

engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 23 Feb 2016 89,748 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 73,949 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

emissions too clean to test

Pass 13 Feb 2015 73,949 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

emissions too clean to test

Pass 12 Feb 2014 64,022 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 51,986 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 41,178 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 30,637 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 30,637 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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V11 CTL is a 2007 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 V11 CTL, 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 V11 CTL registered?

V11 CTL is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 11 October 2007.

Is V11 CTL safe to buy?

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