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BC16 SHV

2016 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,580 mi
Last recorded39,580 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 SHV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2025 39,580 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 33,728 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 28,819 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 26,408 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 19,622 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 14,179 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 10,784 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (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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BC16 SHV is a 2016 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BC16 SHV, 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 BC16 SHV registered?

BC16 SHV is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 30 August 2016.

Is BC16 SHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC16 SHV shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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