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YF57 OWY

2007 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,927 mi
Last recorded154,927 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 OWY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 154,927 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 154,927 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2024 154,918 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 147,445 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 142,535 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 135,564 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 129,605 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 124,576 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 124,576 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 119,508 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 109,362 miles

dpf is on,may require to attention

engine oil level very low,may require to attention soon

exhaust center clams on joint pipe has broken

n/s/ f tyre on inner sidewall has badly damage,may require to attention soon

n/s/f bumper on lower section has slightly damage

o/s/r end box heat shield is loose

Pass 17 Nov 2016 99,373 miles

Nearside Front corner of bumper damaged

Offside exhaust silencer heatshield insecure

exhaust centre clamp partially broken

Fail 17 Nov 2016 99,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Front corner of bumper damaged

Offside exhaust silencer heatshield insecure

exhaust centre clamp partially broken

Pass 24 Nov 2015 91,169 miles

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

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

rear exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 19 Nov 2014 79,562 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f top arm bushes splitting

o/s/f top arm bushes splitting

o/s/f tyre worn bald on inner edge and on legal limit

several screws in o/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2013 66,185 miles

Minor stone chips in windscreen

Nails in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Nov 2013 66,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Minor stone chips in windscreen

Nails in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2012 57,817 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 47,605 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 37,682 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 37,682 miles

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

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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YF57 OWY is a 2007 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YF57 OWY, 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 YF57 OWY registered?

YF57 OWY is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 17 November 2007.

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The MOT history for YF57 OWY shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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