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G5 LAR

2007 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

149,225 mi
Last recorded149,225 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 LAR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 149,225 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 144,697 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 144,697 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255.335.19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2023 141,013 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 139,179 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 135,098 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 133,129 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 132,361 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 126,110 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 119,627 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 114,652 miles

Nearside 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 15 Jan 2016 106,669 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 103,653 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 103,191 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2014 99,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

The O/S under tray is partly missing?

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 99,670 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

The O/S under tray is partly missing?

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 85,547 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 69,842 miles

cut in sidewall of nsf tyre(rim protector)

osf tyre is slightly stepped on very inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2011 55,627 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 38,103 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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G5 LAR is a 2007 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 G5 LAR, 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 G5 LAR registered?

G5 LAR is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 6 September 2007.

Is G5 LAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 LAR shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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