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YY57 FRJ

2007 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,159 mi
Last recorded123,159 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 FRJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 123,159 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 123,158 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 119,266 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 119,266 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 111,340 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 106,832 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 106,551 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 102,208 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 99,336 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))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 93,340 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 88,438 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 82,772 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 78,107 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 66,812 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 52,214 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 52,214 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 45,062 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 36,734 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 36,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 27,022 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 FRJ is a 2007 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FRJ, 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 YY57 FRJ registered?

YY57 FRJ is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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