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YG57 EFA

2007 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,890 mi
Last recorded137,890 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 EFA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 137,890 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f and n/s/f ,both on edges worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) may require to attention soon ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on inner edge may require to attention ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 128,097 miles

EML on

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 127,877 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

EML on

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 119,746 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

eml on

Fail 28 Oct 2020 119,727 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 110,781 miles

EMIL illuminated on dash

Fail 24 Apr 2019 110,772 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Bank 1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Bank 2 (8.2.2.2 (a))

EMIL illuminated on dash

Pass 26 Apr 2018 102,592 miles

under trays

Pass 31 Mar 2017 96,801 miles

Offside Rear tyre innerwall deteriorated

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 96,017 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre innerwall deteriorated

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 86,667 miles

engine covers fitted

underbody trays fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2016 86,657 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

underbody trays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2015 75,191 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 65,156 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 57,834 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 48,360 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 43,656 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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YG57 EFA is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YG57 EFA, 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 YG57 EFA registered?

YG57 EFA is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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