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YT57 VCY

2007 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

149,750 mi
Last recorded149,750 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT57 VCY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 149,750 miles

Nearside Front 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 Reverse light not working

Pass 23 Jan 2024 137,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre just meets the pass standard today (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre just meets the pass standard today (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 128,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front inner pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 128,060 miles

Brake performance not tested tapley test needed - not driving on road due to condition of tyre (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front inner pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 122,252 miles

Engine malfunction indicator lamp on

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2021 122,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine malfunction indicator lamp on

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 112,790 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

mil lamp on

Pass 7 May 2019 103,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 2 May 2018 96,185 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 87,852 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 81,752 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 72,386 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2014 64,050 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 55,377 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres wearing low in center

Pass 25 Apr 2012 43,807 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 27,200 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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YT57 VCY is a 2007 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YT57 VCY, 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 YT57 VCY registered?

YT57 VCY is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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