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9 DFD

2016 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,018 mi
Last recorded52,018 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 DFD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 52,018 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Mar 2026 51,589 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 45,159 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 1 Apr 2025 45,159 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 22 Mar 2024 38,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 32,829 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 30,335 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 28,242 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 25,142 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 20,391 miles

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

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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9 DFD is a 2016 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 9 DFD, 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 9 DFD registered?

9 DFD is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is 9 DFD safe to buy?

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