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YK57 MHV

2007 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

131,706 mi
Last recorded131,706 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 MHV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 131,706 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 131,706 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 126,623 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 116,665 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 108,173 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 100,302 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 92,258 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 80,814 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 80,814 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 79,573 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 77,896 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 75,183 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre wall presihed

Fail 27 Sep 2016 75,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Inner Tyre wall presihed

Pass 17 Sep 2015 72,727 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 72,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 70,730 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 69,366 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 65,830 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 65,830 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 62,125 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 59,506 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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YK57 MHV 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 76.2%.

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 YK57 MHV, 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 YK57 MHV registered?

YK57 MHV is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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