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YL07 DCX

2007 Audi S5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

136,440 mi
Last recorded136,440 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi S575,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL07 DCX
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 136,440 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 129,644 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 123,433 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 123,431 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 2 Dec 2022 117,573 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 112,284 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 106,245 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 100,468 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 93,726 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 87,022 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 79,727 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 73,949 miles

Front & rear brake discs lipped / corroded

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 65,541 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 57,677 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 49,375 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2011 40,343 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 30,196 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S5?

Based on 26,583 MOT tests across 2,076 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,076
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 288
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 230
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 122
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 112
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YL07 DCX is a 2007 Audi S5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2007 Audi S5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 75,392 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi S5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YL07 DCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Audi S5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL07 DCX registered?

YL07 DCX is a 2007 Audi S5, first registered on 23 July 2007.

Is YL07 DCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL07 DCX shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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