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GL57 BZM

2007 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,772 mi
Last recorded93,772 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 BZM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 93,772 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chips across the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 89,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arme rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arme rear bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

engine upper and lower covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 8 Feb 2019 81,226 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 81,226 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 75,901 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)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 75,901 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 71,507 miles

emissions too clean to record a result xenon head light offside has an intermediate fault

Pass 9 Feb 2016 64,576 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 64,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 55,871 miles

front tyre(s) worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 43,264 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 42,463 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 38,246 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 30,342 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front numberplate slightly faded

Fail 21 Oct 2011 30,342 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front numberplate slightly faded

Pass 20 Nov 2010 23,362 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 23,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GL57 BZM is a 2007 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GL57 BZM, 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 GL57 BZM registered?

GL57 BZM is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 22 December 2007.

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