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Y44 MCA

2007 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,821 mi
Last recorded91,821 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY44 MCA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 91,821 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 85,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits change ASAP. Tread is also starting to crack on the inside edges no visible cords can be seen. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 79,797 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2023 79,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 78,993 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 78,993 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2022 78,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn r most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire on tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp broken on sleeve (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 77,282 miles

Front windows dont open

Fuel tank /exhaust heat shield missing

Pass 4 Mar 2020 75,044 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 72,818 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Registration in front window.

Various suspension and chassis components slightly deteriorated.

Pass 18 Dec 2017 69,353 miles

fas not detected

Fail 18 Dec 2017 69,353 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 255/35/19 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn 2mm bold inner edge 255/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn 3mm 255/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre starting to split inner sidewall 255/35/19

fas not detected

Pass 10 Aug 2016 64,461 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 60,878 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

warning light on dash service due

Fail 13 Jul 2015 60,878 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

warning lights on dash, service light, washer fiuld light

Pass 14 Jul 2014 51,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 17 Jul 2013 41,454 miles

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

bulb monitoring light illuminated on dash indicating a fault but lights working

Pass 10 Aug 2012 34,467 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 33,328 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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Y44 MCA is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y44 MCA, 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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Y44 MCA is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 5 November 2007.

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