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ARE 451X

2016 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,165 mi
Last recorded54,165 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARE 451X
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 54,165 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2025 54,072 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Group set interchanged (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Group set interchanged (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 45,220 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 35,496 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 26,725 miles

Engine cover and undertray obscuring view

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 16,497 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 13,252 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 12,415 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 8,033 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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ARE 451X is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc 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 ARE 451X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ARE 451X registered?

ARE 451X is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 18 July 2016.

Is ARE 451X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARE 451X shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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