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AY55 SOL

2016 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,157 mi
Last recorded57,157 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 SOL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 57,157 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 49,827 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 48,831 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 46,551 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

vehicle was too clean to trigger the smoke meter

Pass 6 Sep 2022 43,730 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 41,765 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 41,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also tyre tread has flat spots (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 41,045 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 May 2019 37,513 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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AY55 SOL 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 AY55 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 AY55 SOL registered?

AY55 SOL is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 14 May 2016.

Is AY55 SOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY55 SOL 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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