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VK57 XUR

2007 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

130,693 mi
Last recorded130,693 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 XUR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 130,693 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge badly worn!! (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 130,690 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge badly worn!! (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 127,212 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 122,903 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms bushes slight splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 113,550 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 101,373 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 99,215 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 95,346 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 89,791 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 89,791 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure center joint clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flexi (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2018 82,520 miles

all 4 tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2017 75,258 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 75,258 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 66,198 miles

n/s/r tyre has cut on sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 21 Apr 2016 66,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/17 (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre has cut not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 30 Apr 2015 58,313 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 48,508 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 47,067 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 42,622 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 35,428 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 35,426 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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VK57 XUR is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VK57 XUR, 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 VK57 XUR registered?

VK57 XUR is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 3 October 2007.

Is VK57 XUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK57 XUR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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