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BD16 RUC

2016 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,251 mi
Last recorded107,251 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD16 RUC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 107,251 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 107,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 94,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 94,080 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 79,715 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 79,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 65,203 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 55,698 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 48,193 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 28 Jul 2020 48,193 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 4 Nov 2019 30,620 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 28,354 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 RUC is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RUC, 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 RUC registered?

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

Is BD16 RUC safe to buy?

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