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BA16 HBP

2016 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,254 mi
Last recorded120,254 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 HBP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 120,254 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 110,697 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 110,697 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 102,526 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 102,514 miles

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 17 Aug 2022 88,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 88,996 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 76,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 76,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 61,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to 1.8mm (255/35/19). (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut outer sidewall of the tyre, tyre down to 2.6mm. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to 2.2mm, slightly worn inner (255/35/190. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 46,790 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 46,790 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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 HBP is a 2016 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HBP, 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 HBP is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 12 August 2016.

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