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DK57 XVN

2007 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,340 mi
Last recorded154,340 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK57 XVN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 154,340 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower exhaust mounting defective and silencer fixing clamp corroded/broken

Fail 22 May 2025 154,340 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower exhaust mounting defective and silencer fixing clamp corroded/broken

Pass 31 May 2024 149,849 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue front of engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity water ingress in lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Undertray not fully secure wheel arch plastic water shield panel loose and slightly rubbing on the road wheel (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective o/s and n/s rear silencer fixing clamp corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2023 143,886 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 128,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 127,829 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 108,572 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 106,506 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 106,506 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 May 2018 102,468 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 98,060 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre BADLY WORN on outer wall

Pass 5 May 2016 94,831 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 83,194 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 70,672 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 56,284 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 47,386 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play n/s/f steering arm inner joint

Pass 30 Mar 2011 36,384 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 35,470 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r

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 XVN is a 2007 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DK57 XVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK57 XVN registered?

DK57 XVN is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 22 October 2007.

Is DK57 XVN safe to buy?

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