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AE16 BFA

2016 Audi A5

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,142 mi
Last recorded36,142 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 BFA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 36,142 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 33,913 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 30,684 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 27,921 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 27,921 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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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AE16 BFA is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE16 BFA, 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 AE16 BFA registered?

AE16 BFA is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 1 June 2016.

Is AE16 BFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 BFA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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