2007 Audi A5 3.0L Diesel · G18 DNO
2007 Audi A5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Dec 2007. Recorded mileage 191,129 miles. MOT valid until 07 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 191,129 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G18 DNO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2026
- 191,129 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G18 DNO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Audi A5 (G18 DNO) between August 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”.
G18 DNO Mileage History
- 14/08/2024168,559 mi
- 14/08/2025181,791 mi+13,232 mi
- 26/08/2025181,799 mi+8 mi
- 04/09/2026191,012 mi+9,213 mi
- 09/10/2026191,129 mi+117 mi
Average of roughly 10,487 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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