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AJ57 HRL

2007 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

227,190 mi
Last recorded227,190 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 227,190 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 210,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 193,835 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 175,277 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 154,899 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 139,323 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 125,445 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 120,162 miles

Nearside Front Outer c.v gator weeping

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 120,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer c.v gator weeping

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 116,765 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 116,765 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower front ball joint (2.4.G.2)

eng management warning lamp illuminated

Pass 17 Oct 2016 112,772 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 107,642 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2014 102,782 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 87,396 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 87,395 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 73,621 miles

O/S washer jet is poor

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 60,394 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 45,325 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 HRL 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 HRL, 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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AJ57 HRL is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 19 October 2007.

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