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AE10 TAY

2016 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,989 mi
Last recorded98,989 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE10 TAY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 98,989 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 91,421 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 82,545 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 82,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 May 2023 77,179 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 77,179 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 May 2022 69,578 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 69,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 62,378 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 60,996 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 51,665 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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AE10 TAY is a 2016 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AE10 TAY, 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 AE10 TAY registered?

AE10 TAY is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 11 June 2016.

Is AE10 TAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE10 TAY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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