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AP16 ZYH

2016 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,294 mi
Last recorded101,294 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 101,294 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside show wear to inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 101,294 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside show wear to inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 87,687 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 73,893 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Screw

Fail 20 May 2024 73,892 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Screw

Pass 15 May 2023 61,115 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 58,464 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 52,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Caliper has slight stain.

Fail 25 Aug 2021 52,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Caliper has slight stain.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 48,690 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 41,823 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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AP16 ZYH is a 2016 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AP16 ZYH, 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 ZYH registered?

AP16 ZYH is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 31 August 2016.

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