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V3 SBR

2007 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

152,803 mi
Last recorded152,803 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 SBR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 152,803 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 Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 145,875 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 139,213 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside chassis legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 135,027 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 135,015 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Connection from hose to calliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 133,505 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 133,505 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 128,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm bushes beginning to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm bushes beginning to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 114,540 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 103,521 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 96,259 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 83,148 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 79,081 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 75,674 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 70,470 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 56,480 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 44,333 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 33,522 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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V3 SBR is a 2007 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 V3 SBR, 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 V3 SBR registered?

V3 SBR is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 26 July 2007.

Is V3 SBR safe to buy?

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