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A4 UTD

2016 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

87,069 mi
Last recorded87,069 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 UTD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 87,069 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 7,776 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 7,770 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 83,438 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 7,505 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 78,817 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 6,907 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 73,360 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 73,348 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 6,294 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 65,479 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 57,635 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 3,649 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 3,649 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 51,604 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 3,229 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 2,982 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 2,614 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 2,238 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 1,522 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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A4 UTD is a 2016 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A4 UTD, 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 A4 UTD registered?

A4 UTD is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 17 December 2016.

Is A4 UTD safe to buy?

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