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VX57 HFV

2007 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 3197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,645 mi
Last recorded121,645 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX57 HFV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 121,645 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 121,636 miles

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

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 115,897 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2018 115,692 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not checked (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on mot limit at time of test (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear inner sidelight/stop light not working

Pass 1 Nov 2016 96,083 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 96,082 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Non -obligortry light out O/S/R

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Warning light ON (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 85,209 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 85,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2014 74,446 miles

e.m.l is displayed on dash

engine coolant level low

front wiper blades smearing slightly

rear brake pads wearing close to 1.5 mm

Pass 30 Oct 2013 63,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 51,784 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2011 44,939 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 44,937 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 34,073 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 34,908 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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VX57 HFV is a 2007 Audi A5 in Grey with a 3,197cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VX57 HFV, 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 VX57 HFV registered?

VX57 HFV is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 18 October 2007.

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