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AL04 EMZ

2016 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

111,410 mi
Last recorded111,410 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL04 EMZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 111,410 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 171,555 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 171,548 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 103,200 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 103,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 167,708 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 167,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 96,816 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 160,654 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm. Worn Smooth On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm *On Legal Limit* and Worn Smooth On Inner Edge. *Strongly Advise Replacement* (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm. Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside Front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside Front Lower Arms, Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 88,690 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 151,242 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside Front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside Front Lower Arms, Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 151,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Damage @ Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside Front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside Front Lower Arms, Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 84,204 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 142,605 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak at engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 75,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 75,198 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 136,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 60,425 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 60,425 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 132,254 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r tyre unevenly worn

Fail 27 Jun 2019 132,239 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r tyre unevenly worn

Pass 21 Feb 2019 38,079 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 127,879 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 121,458 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 116,541 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 108,441 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 95,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2014 95,192 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 82,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2012 69,466 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 61,787 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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AL04 EMZ is a 2016 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

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 AL04 EMZ, 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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AL04 EMZ is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 26 March 2016.

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