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DS57 NXJ

2007 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,240 mi
Last recorded177,240 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 NXJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 177,240 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 177,239 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 158,116 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 155,362 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 155,266 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 153,210 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both number plates dont have correct spacing

Pass 15 Aug 2017 149,430 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 149,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 145,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 129,947 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2015 129,946 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2013 108,370 miles

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

Low emitter

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2012 96,456 miles

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

Rear brake pads getting low and discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Dec 2011 82,634 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 69,033 miles

both rear tyre wear low.

Pass 9 Dec 2010 68,892 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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DS57 NXJ is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS57 NXJ, 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 DS57 NXJ registered?

DS57 NXJ is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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