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A5 XHA

2016 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,575 mi
Last recorded40,575 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 XHA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 40,575 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 36,297 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 32,593 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 29,378 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 26,422 miles

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

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

sign of coolant leak from engine

Pass 5 Feb 2021 23,388 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 19,983 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 19,983 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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A5 XHA is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A5 XHA, 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 A5 XHA registered?

A5 XHA is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 17 May 2016.

Is A5 XHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 XHA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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