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DF57 TVM

2007 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,112 mi
Last recorded166,112 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF57 TVM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2024 166,112 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 165,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 158,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play shock absorber mount arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 158,586 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play shock absorber mount arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 154,420 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 152,679 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 145,099 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 132,606 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 129,127 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 119,855 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front sill damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2015 113,141 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 111,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nail in osf tyre

osf tyre worn smooth on inner edge close to cords

Pass 3 May 2014 100,782 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 95,051 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 95,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 89,250 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 81,055 miles

all four tyres getting close to limits

Pass 5 Oct 2010 75,480 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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DF57 TVM is a 2007 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DF57 TVM, 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 DF57 TVM registered?

DF57 TVM is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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