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DK57 XVM

2007 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

158,881 mi
Last recorded158,881 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK57 XVM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 158,881 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 146,647 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 138,996 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis under bonnet where strut turret meets. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 138,991 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis under bonnet where strut turret meets. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 126,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock absorber lower mounting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock absorber lower mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 120,905 miles

Front POWER STEERING PIPE GETTING RUSTY

Fail 7 Dec 2021 120,905 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front POWER STEERING PIPE GETTING RUSTY

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 110,340 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 101,963 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner BRAKE DISCS INNER COVER GETTING RUSTY

Pass 14 Nov 2018 90,962 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 81,726 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 77,430 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 77,430 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 68,605 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 59,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 51,702 miles

Engine oil level at minimum

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2013 44,051 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 44,041 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 32,010 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 24,694 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 23,836 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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DK57 XVM is a 2007 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DK57 XVM, 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 DK57 XVM registered?

DK57 XVM is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 3 October 2007.

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