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WJ57 XGS

2007 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

160,358 mi
Last recorded160,358 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 XGS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 160,358 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 156,144 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 152,822 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 148,561 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2020 142,471 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 131,185 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 131,179 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 125,344 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 118,090 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s+o/s front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 4 May 2016 115,045 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 108,908 miles

n/s/rear tyre cut inner wall

Pass 18 Sep 2013 104,397 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 100,201 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 96,815 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 92,323 miles

Vehicle emissions too clean. Unable to obtain reading

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

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 XGS is a 2007 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WJ57 XGS, 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 XGS registered?

WJ57 XGS is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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