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9 DCL

2007 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

161,021 mi
Last recorded161,021 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 DCL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 161,021 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 159,180 miles

Central Exhaust clamp loose

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 155,404 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Nov 2022 153,241 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 150,474 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 146,600 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 142,815 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 142,812 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 137,878 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 131,980 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 125,812 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 117,519 miles

both rear tyres low

Fail 7 Nov 2014 107,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

No emissions detected

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge slightly

Pass 7 Nov 2014 107,948 miles

No emissions detected

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge slightly

Pass 4 Nov 2013 101,798 miles

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

all 4 tyres weraing on inner edges

n/s/f shockabsorber leaking close to excessive

n/s/r tyre punctured, under inflated

Pass 8 Nov 2012 85,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 64,965 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 48,637 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 48,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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9 DCL is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 9 DCL, 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 9 DCL registered?

9 DCL is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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