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YC57 CAO

2007 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,461 mi
Last recorded158,461 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 CAO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 158,461 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 149,297 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear sub frame corroding.

Pass 29 Nov 2017 138,161 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2016 120,595 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 105,043 miles

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

nsf tyre slightly worn on inner edge but within legal limit

Fail 28 Nov 2014 105,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

nsf tyre slightly worn on inner edge but within legal limit

Pass 19 Nov 2013 93,057 miles

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

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

n\s\r tyre feathered on inner edge

Fail 15 Nov 2013 93,057 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

n\s\r tyre feathered on inner edge

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 88,530 miles

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

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

nsf tyre worn low on edges but within legal limits

nsr tyre worn bald on inner edge but within legal limit

osf tyre inner and outer edges worn low but within legal limit

osr tyre worn low on inner edge but within legal limit

Fail 15 May 2013 88,010 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

nsf tyre worn low on edges but within legal limits

nsr tyre worn bald on inner edge but within legal limit

osf tyre inner and outer edges worn low but within legal limit

osr tyre worn low on inner edge but within legal limit

Pass 15 May 2012 76,244 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 55,200 miles

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

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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YC57 CAO is a 2007 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YC57 CAO, 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 YC57 CAO registered?

YC57 CAO is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 20 October 2007.

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