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BB16 DDD

2016 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,431 mi
Last recorded72,431 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB16 DDD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 72,431 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 70,606 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2023 67,229 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2022 62,318 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2021 53,656 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2020 47,423 miles

under trays fitted

engine cover fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2020 47,076 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

over and under-trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 39,700 miles

Undertrays fitted.

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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BB16 DDD is a 2016 Audi A5 in Blue 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 BB16 DDD, 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 BB16 DDD registered?

BB16 DDD is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 10 March 2016.

Is BB16 DDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BB16 DDD 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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