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W3 SML

2007 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

99,535 mi
Last recorded99,535 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 SML
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 99,535 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms, Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 99,202 miles

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

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

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (Rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% Imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 96,387 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 91,612 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 87,859 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 87,857 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 81,861 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 76,645 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

slight damage on screen

suspension bushes slightly split in places

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2018 65,595 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 63,504 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 59,760 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 54,180 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 54,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 48,447 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 48,447 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 42,533 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 39,660 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 32,524 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 25,485 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 19,076 miles

Nearside Front 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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W3 SML is a 2007 Audi A5 in Silver with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 W3 SML, 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 W3 SML registered?

W3 SML is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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