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YC57 YRJ

2007 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

138,395 mi
Last recorded138,395 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 YRJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 138,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 138,395 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 133,545 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 129,679 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 129,674 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Both rear lights tinted (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 127,284 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 121,020 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 120,847 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 111,248 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 97,984 miles

Covers fitted preventing a full examination .

Pass 15 Mar 2018 91,209 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 83,403 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 69,392 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2015 54,661 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 52,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 47,782 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 41,631 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 36,030 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 26,900 miles

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 YRJ is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YC57 YRJ, 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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YC57 YRJ is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 13 December 2007.

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