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YH57 LDF

2007 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

229,924 mi
Last recorded229,924 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 LDF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 229,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear sill damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 219,240 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear mount cable tied (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 219,240 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear mount cable tied (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 205,015 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 198,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated but prevents the ingress of dirt and water.

Pass 5 Jun 2020 188,608 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 174,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2019 174,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 160,126 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing inner edge

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2018 160,126 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing inner edge

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 139,293 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 10 May 2017 139,293 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

engine management light on

Pass 8 Jun 2016 120,351 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 120,351 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint straight arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 102,411 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 111,492 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 61,240 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 54,093 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)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 54,093 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 40,803 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 31,465 miles

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

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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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YH57 LDF is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black 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 YH57 LDF, 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 YH57 LDF registered?

YH57 LDF is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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