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AP57 XAU

2007 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

239,307 mi
Last recorded239,307 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 XAU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 May 2024 239,307 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 229,828 miles

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))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 229,828 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 215,456 miles

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))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 214,910 miles

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))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 200,092 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 194,015 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2019 185,501 miles

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))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 177,976 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 163,295 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 149,406 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 137,159 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 137,159 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 119,099 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 92,147 miles

engine management light on

Fail 17 Oct 2012 92,147 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 71,268 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 28 Oct 2010 52,658 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 52,658 miles

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.

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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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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