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YL07 LYU

2007 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

137,752 mi
Last recorded137,752 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL07 LYU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 137,752 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 131,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 125,429 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 125,429 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 118,510 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 112,936 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 106,246 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 101,637 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 95,348 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 95,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 84,113 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 81,545 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 81,543 miles

Offside Rear 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)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 75,362 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn to excess

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn to excess

Pass 1 Nov 2014 66,499 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2013 58,731 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 49,134 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 40,003 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 28,441 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2010 27,985 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 27,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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YL07 LYU 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 81%.

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 YL07 LYU, 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 YL07 LYU registered?

YL07 LYU is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 9 August 2007.

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