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AL57 DGE

2007 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

186,473 mi
Last recorded186,473 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL57 DGE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 186,473 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 184,478 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2021 178,023 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 168,103 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 160,072 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 160,072 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 152,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres slight uneven wear

both rear tyres slight wear on inside edges

Pass 6 Dec 2017 137,929 miles

engine cover fitted

under body corrosion in places

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2016 125,820 miles

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Sep 2016 125,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Aug 2015 111,258 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside and nearside front (2.7.3)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Aug 2014 97,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 80,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 66,529 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2011 53,564 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 41,275 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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AL57 DGE is a 2007 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AL57 DGE, 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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AL57 DGE is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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