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YD57 UEK

2007 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

180,229 mi
Last recorded180,229 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD57 UEK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 180,229 miles

suspect fuel possibly leaking from behind offside under floor tray covers

Fail 3 Oct 2023 180,229 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

suspect fuel possibly leaking from behind offside under floor tray covers

Pass 27 Sep 2022 170,810 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 160,597 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 160,476 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 150,011 miles

Dash info. screen indicates brake pad issue, all brake pads appear OK

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 150,011 miles

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

Dash info. screen indicates brake pad issue, all brake pads appear OK

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 144,624 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 131,214 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2018 131,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 114,944 miles

Front brake pads low

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake pads low

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2016 100,983 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to minimum tread depth, nail in tread of nearside rear

Engine covers & under trays blocking view of some components

Pass 30 Mar 2015 86,904 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 70,794 miles

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

both rear heat sheilds insecure

centre exhuast clamp has broken band but not blowing

Pass 13 Nov 2013 66,624 miles

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

unable to messure emmisions dpf fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2012 52,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2011 37,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 37,700 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 25,306 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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YD57 UEK 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 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 YD57 UEK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD57 UEK registered?

YD57 UEK is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 6 November 2007.

Is YD57 UEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD57 UEK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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