2007 Audi A5 4.2L Petrol · YD57 XSN
2007 Audi A5 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 07 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 103,771 miles. MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,771 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YD57 XSN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 103,771 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YD57 XSN 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 (YD57 XSN) between May 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 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: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (”.
YD57 XSN Mileage History
- 31/05/2024100,758 mi
- 28/08/2025102,609 mi+1,851 mi
- 29/08/2025102,613 mi+4 mi
- 17/08/2026103,758 mi+1,145 mi
- 18/08/2026103,771 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 1,360 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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