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B4 JBV

2016 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,282 mi
Last recorded99,282 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 JBV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 99,282 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 99,264 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 99,231 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 95,041 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 90,565 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 77,009 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 77,009 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 68,226 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 62,864 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 56,495 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 40,988 miles

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

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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B4 JBV is a 2016 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B4 JBV, 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 B4 JBV registered?

B4 JBV is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 22 March 2016.

Is B4 JBV safe to buy?

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