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AP16 LZD

2016 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,767 mi
Last recorded104,767 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 LZD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 104,767 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 97,032 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2024 89,924 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2023 82,765 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Screw. ()

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

Pass 27 Dec 2022 79,880 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cut but not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 71,096 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 64,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 49,462 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 49,462 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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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AP16 LZD is a 2016 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AP16 LZD, 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 AP16 LZD registered?

AP16 LZD is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 29 June 2016.

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