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BLZ 494

2016 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,500 mi
Last recorded64,500 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 494
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 64,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner and outer brake pads wearing close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (boot lamp unit) (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (Boot lamp unit) (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 64,499 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner and outer brake pads wearing close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (boot lamp unit) (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (Boot lamp unit) (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 50,867 miles

Nearside Front Inner NSF inner edge of tyre wearing smooth

Offside Front Rear banana arm bush starting to delaminate offside front rear bush

Offside Rear Offside rear 3 point seatbelt twisted on inspection

Pass 16 Jul 2024 37,326 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 21,897 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 21,327 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 18,994 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 16,077 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 14,445 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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BLZ 494 is a 2016 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc 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 BLZ 494, 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 BLZ 494 registered?

BLZ 494 is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 2 December 2016.

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