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BA16 UDK

2016 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

177,336 mi
Last recorded177,336 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 UDK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 177,336 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 177,336 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 151,682 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 129,060 miles

surface corrosion rear subframe

Fail 7 Sep 2023 129,060 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

surface corrosion rear subframe

Pass 14 Sep 2022 107,037 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 107,036 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Sep 2021 92,390 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 84,250 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 69,314 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Jul 2019 69,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 UDK is a 2016 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UDK, 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 BA16 UDK registered?

BA16 UDK is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 30 August 2016.

Is BA16 UDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA16 UDK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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