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BK16 CAA

2016 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,127 mi
Last recorded163,127 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK16 CAA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 163,127 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 143,288 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 131,556 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 131,532 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall , 255/35 R19 96y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Center stop light not working .

Nearside Wiper arm catching on bonnet

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 128,010 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Glass loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 95,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Wiper arm slightly loose or some play, (needing adjustment)

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre At shoulder 255/35/19 ()

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

Tyre pressure monitor system (TPMA) light on.

Fail 13 Jul 2021 95,252 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Wiper arm slightly loose or some play, (needing adjustment)

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre At shoulder 255/35/19 ()

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

Tyre pressure monitor system (TPMA) light on.

Pass 29 Feb 2020 63,493 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 56,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread distorted on inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread distorted on inner edge.

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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BK16 CAA is a 2016 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BK16 CAA, 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 BK16 CAA registered?

BK16 CAA is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 25 March 2016.

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