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AK57 KWX

2007 Audi A5

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,443 mi
Last recorded163,443 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 KWX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 163,443 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 163,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 160,226 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in sill, more than 30cm from any mountings ect (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity all rear lamps (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 160,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor bar snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in sill, more than 30cm from any mountings ect (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity all rear lamps (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 157,479 miles

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

Rear light units tinted = dull output

Pass 19 Dec 2022 152,438 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 148,056 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 143,450 miles

near side front sill damaged.

Fail 23 Dec 2020 143,430 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. dpf has been removed & replaced with a bypass pipe. (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

near side front sill damaged.

Pass 8 Jan 2020 137,984 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 123,977 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 111,215 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 104,697 miles

engine management light lit

Fail 12 Aug 2016 104,696 miles

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

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

engine management light lit

Pass 11 Aug 2015 98,258 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 92,327 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre wall cut but not to requirements.

Pass 4 Nov 2013 89,133 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 6 Nov 2012 80,398 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 71,707 miles

wear on discs and pads

Pass 17 Sep 2010 57,647 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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AK57 KWX is a 2007 Audi A5 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK57 KWX, 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 AK57 KWX registered?

AK57 KWX is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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