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B25 DBM

2016 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

107,240 mi
Last recorded107,240 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB25 DBM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 107,240 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 88,375 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 74,784 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 69,292 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 63,707 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 16 Nov 2021 57,424 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 57,424 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 49,467 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 40,536 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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B25 DBM is a 2016 Audi A5 in Blue 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 B25 DBM, 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 B25 DBM registered?

B25 DBM is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is B25 DBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B25 DBM 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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