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AL15 SOL

2016 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,209 mi
Last recorded60,209 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL15 SOL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 60,209 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 60,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 56,741 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 52,530 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 48,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamps corroded begging to leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x4 upper arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 48,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamps corroded begging to leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x4 upper arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 42,445 miles

cannot see inner brake pads

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2020 34,072 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 25,043 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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AL15 SOL is a 2016 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol 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 AL15 SOL, 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 AL15 SOL registered?

AL15 SOL is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 16 May 2016.

Is AL15 SOL safe to buy?

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