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WG57 JBU

2007 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,113 mi
Last recorded141,113 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 JBU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 141,113 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 141,105 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 139,671 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 137,830 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 136,263 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 134,555 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 132,735 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 131,280 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 131,257 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 127,446 miles

Rear rear suspension slightly uneven

Pass 21 Aug 2017 113,337 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 107,518 miles

n/s/r tyre has nail in

Pass 7 Sep 2015 98,186 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 93,577 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 93,577 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 83,173 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 75,071 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 64,834 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 47,077 miles

Cuts in inner and outer sidewalls of N/S/F tyre but not exposings cords

Fail 23 Nov 2010 46,695 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Cuts in inner and outer sidewalls of N/S/F tyre but not exposings cords

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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WG57 JBU is a 2007 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WG57 JBU, 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 WG57 JBU registered?

WG57 JBU is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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