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AJ16 PZF

2016 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,040 mi
Last recorded151,040 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 PZF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 151,040 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 151,038 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 127,243 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 117,613 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2024 117,527 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 108,342 miles

Offside Front beam pattern just in spec

Pass 15 Jan 2022 98,349 miles

Offside Front head lamp pattern poor just in spec

Offside Rear shock absorber leaking /just in spec/

rear brake pads low

Pass 16 Jan 2021 89,206 miles

Offside Front tyre worn to wear bands

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

coolant level on min

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear pads low

Pass 18 Jun 2019 74,152 miles

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

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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AJ16 PZF is a 2016 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ16 PZF, 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 AJ16 PZF registered?

AJ16 PZF is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 15 July 2016.

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