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AK66 VNM

2016 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,948 mi
Last recorded82,948 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK66 VNM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 82,948 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front upper back arm (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 82,948 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front upper back arm (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 77,711 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 77,699 miles

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 70,768 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 59,820 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 52,747 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 41,603 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 32,394 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 26,666 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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AK66 VNM is a 2016 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AK66 VNM, 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 AK66 VNM registered?

AK66 VNM is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 12 December 2016.

Is AK66 VNM safe to buy?

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