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DE57 YSY

2007 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

147,501 mi
Last recorded147,501 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 YSY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 147,501 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

standard under tray fitted and under body protection applied

Pass 1 Apr 2025 145,633 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

standard under tray fitted

under body rusty

Pass 21 Nov 2023 142,834 miles

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

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

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

standard under tray fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2023 142,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

standard under tray fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2022 137,147 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 130,186 miles

Emissions not checked ,visualy clear

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 126,391 miles

front brake pads worn low

rusty rear axle

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres inner edges worn low

Pass 23 Apr 2019 122,369 miles

front lower and upper slight play

Pass 10 May 2018 116,081 miles

engine light on / link for suspension sensor broken

Pass 23 May 2017 111,087 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 104,314 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 98,018 miles

Cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2014 88,868 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 88,868 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 87,073 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 87,073 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 80,721 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 67,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Oct 2010 51,365 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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DE57 YSY 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 DE57 YSY, 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 DE57 YSY registered?

DE57 YSY is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 6 November 2007.

Is DE57 YSY safe to buy?

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