MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
239,307 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
covers fitted at time of inspection
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Central Inner Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All four (5.3.2 (d))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Heat shield loose
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Uppers and lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Uppers and lowwers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
engine management light on
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
engine management light on
front brake discs worn brake pads worn close to limit requires closer inspection
nail in o/s rear tyre tread and worn to 3.5
rear brake discs worn
front and rear brake discs worn
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
both front tyres wearing low
cuts in wall of o/s front tyre
both front tyres wearing low
cuts in wall of o/s front tyre
How Reliable is the Audi A5?
Based on 1,497,195 MOT tests across 148,987 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AP57 XAU 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 68.4%.
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 AP57 XAU, 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 AP57 XAU registered?
AP57 XAU is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 13 November 2007.
Is AP57 XAU safe to buy?
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