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A6 GES

2007 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

207,723 mi
Last recorded207,723 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 GES
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 207,723 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 202,285 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 202,285 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 197,565 miles

Heat shield loose

Fail 6 Dec 2023 197,565 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Heat shield loose

Pass 12 Dec 2022 195,186 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 185,364 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 185,364 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 180,206 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 180,172 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 174,996 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 154,498 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 129,585 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 98,881 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 98,881 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 69,410 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 40,894 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 40,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 29,110 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 26,753 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 19,319 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 16,201 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 13,487 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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A6 GES is a 2007 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,698cc 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 A6 GES, 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 A6 GES registered?

A6 GES is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 23 November 2007.

Is A6 GES safe to buy?

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