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DFZ 4693

2007 Audi A5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,728 mi
Last recorded107,728 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFZ 4693
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 107,728 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 22 Jul 2019 107,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Jul 2018 98,238 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre worn very close to legal limit and wearing very unevenly

engine oil leak

nearside front shock absorber has slight misting of oil

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit and badly cracked and perished inbetween tread

Fail 20 Jul 2018 98,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment very bad possible hub damage also?? (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre worn very close to legal limit and wearing very unevenly

engine oil leak

nearside front shock absorber has slight misting of oil

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit and badly cracked and perished inbetween tread

Fail 9 May 2018 95,854 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both middle clamps (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Inner rod end has play

oil leak

Pass 4 May 2017 79,714 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 79,712 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 67,221 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 61,089 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 53,296 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 43,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 33,506 miles

all four fitted tyres have had sidewalls repaired

Fail 2 Sep 2011 33,506 miles

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

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

all four fitted tyres have had sidewalls repaired

Pass 5 Oct 2010 22,957 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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DFZ 4693 is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DFZ 4693, 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 DFZ 4693 registered?

DFZ 4693 is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is DFZ 4693 safe to buy?

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