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AJ57 FCD

2007 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

188,358 mi
Last recorded188,358 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 FCD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 188,358 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 175,563 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 165,354 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 165,354 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 160,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 154,004 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 145,125 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 138,254 miles

Front undertray slightly damaged

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front back plate insecure

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 130,780 miles

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

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

no readings on diesel smoke test

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 12 Sep 2017 114,466 miles

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

no readings on diesel smoke test

plastic covers fitted top and bottom restricting full visual inspection

Fail 12 Sep 2017 114,466 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

no readings on diesel smoke test

plastic covers fitted top and bottom restricting full visual inspection

Pass 5 Sep 2016 94,739 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

no readings on diesel smoke test

plastic covers fitted top and bottom

Pass 24 Sep 2015 74,519 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 63,454 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 48,449 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 48,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 38,961 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 25,040 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 20,529 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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AJ57 FCD 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 AJ57 FCD, 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 AJ57 FCD registered?

AJ57 FCD is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 19 October 2007.

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