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YY57 DDA

2007 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,519 mi
Last recorded119,519 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 DDA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2022 119,519 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect full of condensation (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction, but vehicle first used before 1st July 2008

Nearside Front Headlamp has condensation in it but projected beam image not affected at the time of test

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

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

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

Underbody corroding where visible

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Oct 2021 114,436 miles

Rear both exhaust heat shields insecure

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2021 114,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear both exhaust heat shields insecure

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2020 109,609 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Oct 2019 103,791 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Oct 2018 95,431 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 95,388 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 95,373 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 86,887 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 86,887 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp detatched (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 79,416 miles

under tray fitted to vehicle

Fail 12 Sep 2016 79,416 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

under tray fitted to vehicle

Pass 29 Sep 2015 71,990 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 65,471 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 56,700 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2012 46,397 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2011 36,179 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2010 26,491 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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YY57 DDA is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YY57 DDA, 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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YY57 DDA is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 29 October 2007.

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