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A18 ODN

2007 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

186,097 mi
Last recorded186,097 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 ODN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 186,097 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 186,097 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 170,081 miles

EML lamp illuminated

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 152,164 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 152,164 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 152,113 miles

Central Front Upper Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover snap (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 137,765 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 120,724 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 120,724 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 108,634 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 99,556 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 96,738 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 94,157 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 89,855 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 10 Oct 2015 82,045 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 75,042 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 69,678 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 60,622 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 60,622 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 45,861 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 45,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 39,971 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 39,697 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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A18 ODN is a 2007 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 A18 ODN, 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 A18 ODN registered?

A18 ODN is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 25 September 2007.

Is A18 ODN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 ODN shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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