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AL12 DOW

2016 Audi A5

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,172 mi
Last recorded52,172 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL12 DOW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2026 52,172 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Apr 2025 44,447 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 40,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

tested in wet conditions

Pass 14 Mar 2023 35,224 miles

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

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

boot full

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2022 29,275 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

front wipers heavy streaking / smearing

Pass 10 Mar 2021 24,384 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

tested in wet conditions

Pass 21 Feb 2020 21,055 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 15,854 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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AL12 DOW is a 2016 Audi A5 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AL12 DOW, 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 AL12 DOW registered?

AL12 DOW is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 4 March 2016.

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