CarVerify

Free Car Check

DN57 REU

2007 Audi A5

Red Petrol 4163cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,204 mi
Last recorded162,204 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN57 REU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 162,204 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 152,570 miles

Offside Rear Inner All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 146,365 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm front shocker mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF & NSF Lower arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF & NSF Upper arms all four. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 131,896 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 131,000 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 128,531 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 121,742 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 114,158 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 105,448 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 105,448 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front 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 9 Jun 2016 88,431 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)

o/s/r tyre has a nail in the tread

Fail 9 Jun 2016 88,431 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

o/s/r tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 27 May 2015 66,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Outer side wall damage to n/s/r tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 53,909 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 50,152 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 50,152 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 46,643 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 38,246 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 38,234 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel flap sticking.

Surface corrosion on rear subframe and suspension components.

Pass 19 Aug 2010 26,538 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres tread stepping

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
Full Audi A5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DN57 REU is a 2007 Audi A5 in Red with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DN57 REU, 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

How do I check the history of DN57 REU?

You can check the full history of DN57 REU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DN57 REU registered?

DN57 REU is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 18 October 2007.

Is DN57 REU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN57 REU shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DN57 REU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DN57 REU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.