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BD16 CRZ

2016 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,248 mi
Last recorded114,248 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD16 CRZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 114,248 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

camera disconnected

Fail 19 Sep 2025 114,248 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

camera disconnected

Pass 24 Sep 2024 106,873 miles

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

camera disconnected

Pass 29 Sep 2023 96,216 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 85,600 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 79,850 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 79,849 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2020 71,074 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 64,714 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 61,617 miles

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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BD16 CRZ is a 2016 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD16 CRZ, 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 BD16 CRZ registered?

BD16 CRZ is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 28 April 2016.

Is BD16 CRZ safe to buy?

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