2007 Audi A5 · 5,167 MOT tests
2007 Audi A5 reliability
2007 Audi A5s fail 26.5% of first MOT tests, 41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 15 A5 years (5,167 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A5s: 19.7%)
- 26.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A5s: 19.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 41% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 134,267
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,167
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1% of tests fail here (35% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 68% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Audi A5
Fail rate by area
- Suspension8.8%
- Lights and electrics8.1%
- Tyres7.1%
- Brakes4.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4%
- Body, chassis and structure3.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.27%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.3%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.78%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.66%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.53%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.41%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.35%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (13.51%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.55%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (6.44%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.06%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (4.95%)
Other years
Every Audi A5 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 Audi A5 reliable?
2007 Audi A5s fail 26.5% of first MOT tests, 41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 15 A5 years (5,167 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Audi A5 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.27% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.3% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.78% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Audi A5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2007 Audi A5 shows 134,267 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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