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BA16 BFF

2016 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,457 mi
Last recorded104,457 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 BFF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 104,457 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 104,457 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

TPMS lamp on.

Pass 7 Nov 2024 93,642 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 88,228 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 88,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. 265/30/20/94Y. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 82,426 miles

Nearside Front wheel damaged.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted.

Fail 14 Sep 2022 82,344 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front wheel damaged.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted.

Pass 25 Sep 2021 77,763 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 71,008 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 45,580 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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BA16 BFF is a 2016 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BA16 BFF, 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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BA16 BFF is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 28 July 2016.

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