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1971 SW

2016 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,477 mi
Last recorded67,477 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1971 SW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 67,477 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 61,976 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 61,970 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 55,237 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 43,904 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 29,746 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 16,239 miles

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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1971 SW is a 2016 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2016 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 54,601 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 1971 SW, 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 10 years old, this Audi A5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 1971 SW?

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What year was 1971 SW registered?

1971 SW is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 12 November 2016.

Is 1971 SW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1971 SW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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