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YE57 FAF

2007 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,799 mi
Last recorded165,799 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 FAF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 165,799 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 165,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 159,713 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 152,584 miles

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

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

glowplug light flashing

Fail 5 Dec 2023 152,579 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

glowplug light flashing

Pass 12 Oct 2022 145,918 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 139,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 139,303 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 132,996 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 131,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (255/35zr20) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 131,439 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured multiple fractures (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (255/35zr20) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 100,851 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE ON TREAD BARS

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE ON TREAD BARS

Pass 17 Oct 2016 91,133 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 91,133 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 86,904 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 83,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 71,051 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 41,782 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 20,808 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 17,504 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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YE57 FAF is a 2007 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YE57 FAF, 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 YE57 FAF registered?

YE57 FAF is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 1 November 2007.

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