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BA55 MLA

2016 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,538 mi
Last recorded100,538 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA55 MLA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 100,538 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 93,200 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

tested in wet conditions

Pass 15 Nov 2023 90,710 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 87,014 miles

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

engine cover/undertray fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2021 82,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 67,483 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 46,978 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 46,978 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (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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BA55 MLA is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BA55 MLA, 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 BA55 MLA registered?

BA55 MLA is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 24 May 2016.

Is BA55 MLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA55 MLA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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