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B456 BEV

2016 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

44,074 mi
Last recorded44,074 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB456 BEV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 44,074 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 44,066 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2025 119,198 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 26 Nov 2024 110,326 miles

Offside Front fog light missing

o/s/f bumper damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2024 39,513 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 104,406 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 32,569 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 35,562 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2022 99,179 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 26,589 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 96,017 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 19,919 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 93,825 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 14,066 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 91,228 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 10,948 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 86,717 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 84,269 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 82,138 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 79,906 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 57,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2014 57,869 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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B456 BEV is a 2016 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 B456 BEV, 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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B456 BEV is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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The MOT history for B456 BEV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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