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BD16 OSU

2016 Audi A5

Orange Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,004 mi
Last recorded66,004 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD16 OSU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 66,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2653020 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2026 66,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2653020 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2025 58,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 265/30/20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 265/30/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2024 50,675 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 42,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 37,809 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 30,321 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2020 22,495 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 16,271 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 OSU is a 2016 Audi A5 in Orange with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BD16 OSU, 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 OSU registered?

BD16 OSU is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 19 April 2016.

Is BD16 OSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD16 OSU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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