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AV66 LFS

2016 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,955 mi
Last recorded87,955 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV66 LFS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 87,955 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 83,410 miles

FAS not detected

Pass 2 Feb 2024 77,708 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 77,708 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 74,326 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 69,798 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 1 Feb 2021 67,235 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 31 Jan 2020 64,983 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 58,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise 2.5mm zero tread inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise 2.5mm zero tread inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 58,581 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise 2.5mm zero tread inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise 2.5mm zero tread inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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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AV66 LFS is a 2016 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV66 LFS, 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 AV66 LFS registered?

AV66 LFS is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 29 September 2016.

Is AV66 LFS safe to buy?

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