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A5 CXU

2007 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

161,363 mi
Last recorded161,363 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 CXU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 161,363 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 160,229 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 158,700 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 151,379 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 138,330 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 128,299 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Aug 2020 125,517 miles

nearside front tyre worn down to legal limit!

offside and nearside rear silencer heatshields insecure!

offside front tyre worn near to limit!

Pass 30 Jul 2019 117,988 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 117,900 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 108,272 miles

offside front tyre sidewall damaged.

Fail 3 Aug 2018 108,272 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

offside front tyre sidewall damaged.

Pass 25 Jul 2017 97,631 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 89,840 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 84,175 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge and nail in tread.

offside front tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 18 Jul 2014 77,328 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 71,649 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 60,462 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 51,020 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 34,159 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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A5 CXU 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 89.5%.

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 A5 CXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 CXU registered?

A5 CXU is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 16 July 2007.

Is A5 CXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 CXU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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