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AA04 MCF

2016 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,106 mi
Last recorded123,106 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA04 MCF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2025 123,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2025 123,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 112,155 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 112,101 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 102,735 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 91,668 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 82,904 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 75,539 miles

Front Windscreen chipped

Fail 28 Nov 2020 75,538 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Windscreen chipped

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 58,206 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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AA04 MCF is a 2016 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AA04 MCF, 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

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What year was AA04 MCF registered?

AA04 MCF is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is AA04 MCF safe to buy?

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