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AB03 DTB

2016 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,073 mi
Last recorded85,073 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB03 DTB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 85,073 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N /S AND O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2025 85,071 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N /S AND O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2024 79,446 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 75,516 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 71,128 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 65,621 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 61,772 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 51,196 miles

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

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

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

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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AB03 DTB is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 AB03 DTB, 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 AB03 DTB registered?

AB03 DTB is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 9 May 2016.

Is AB03 DTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB03 DTB 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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