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WJ57 XGR

2007 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

171,897 mi
Last recorded171,897 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 XGR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 171,897 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 171,897 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 162,555 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 154,462 miles

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

bonnet release lever missing[bonnet opened with grips]

plastic+metal covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2020 154,456 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

bonnet release lever missing[bonnet opened with grips]

plastic+metal covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2019 139,400 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 139,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/ 45 R18 97Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/ 45 R18 97Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/ 45 R18 97Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 129,098 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2017 117,266 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 114,932 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 114,932 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 111,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 111,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 99,199 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 99,199 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 88,051 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 86,293 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 74,379 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 52,196 miles

nearside rear tyre on 3mm of tread

offside rear wheel buckled

nearside front tyre bald inner edge

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2010 52,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

nearside rear tyre on 3mm of tread

offside rear wheel buckled

nearside front tyre bald inner edge

offside front tyre bald inner edge

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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WJ57 XGR 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 65%.

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 WJ57 XGR, 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 WJ57 XGR registered?

WJ57 XGR is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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