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1999 A

2016 Audi A5

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,234 mi
Last recorded53,234 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1999 A
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 53,234 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 42,168 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 31,869 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 22,976 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 19,519 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 19,518 miles

Offside Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced door mirror and sharp edges (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 17,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged deep damage to outer wall but no ply or cords clearly visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged deep damage to outer wall but no ply or cords clearly visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 17,439 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative offside & nearside (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged deep damage to outer wall but no ply or cords clearly visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged deep damage to outer wall but no ply or cords clearly visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

written dash display message warns of "brake servo assistance restricted", although no fault found using restrictive MOT methods of inspection, a detailed investigation is strongly advised

Pass 3 Jan 2020 14,269 miles

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

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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1999 A is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 1999 A, 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.

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What year was 1999 A registered?

1999 A is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 13 December 2016.

Is 1999 A safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1999 A shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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