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YS57 CVT

2007 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,443 mi
Last recorded149,443 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 CVT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 149,443 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 138,054 miles

Central exhaust shield damaged

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2023 133,683 miles

Central exhaust shield damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower arm bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front cv boot slightly seeping grease

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 133,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central exhaust shield damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower arm bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front cv boot slightly seeping grease

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside undertray damaged and loose

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 123,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 123,482 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick disc scored (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and perishing, 23/17 2.8mm Dunlop 245/40/18 93Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and perishing, 35/18 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 111,670 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 106,531 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 106,553 miles

Nearside Rear 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

Pass 9 May 2018 95,722 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 95,721 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 78,319 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 74,566 miles

Front brake pads are very low

exhaust union clamp is broken at centre section but not blowing

Fail 20 May 2016 74,566 miles

Front brake pads are very low

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust union clamp is broken at centre section but not blowing

Pass 26 May 2015 68,661 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 56,329 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 56,250 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 40,699 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 32,665 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs quite worn

n/s/r tyre is punctured - wearing on edges due to underinflation

tyre pressures were low - set prior to test

Pass 10 Nov 2010 21,998 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 21,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (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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YS57 CVT is a 2007 Audi A5 in Silver 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 YS57 CVT, 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 YS57 CVT registered?

YS57 CVT is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 1 December 2007.

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