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BP16 TVZ

2016 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,857 mi
Last recorded97,857 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP16 TVZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 97,857 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 97,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (255/35/19)kumho (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 87,529 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 87,529 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 77,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm and inner edge bald /advise replacement / pirelli p zero 255/35/r19 95y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm and inner edge worn bald/ advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 77,398 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm and inner edge bald /advise replacement / pirelli p zero 255/35/r19 95y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm and inner edge worn bald/ advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 65,782 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 65,782 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 51,729 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 40,266 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 40,238 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 24,835 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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BP16 TVZ is a 2016 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BP16 TVZ, 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 BP16 TVZ registered?

BP16 TVZ is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 28 June 2016.

Is BP16 TVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP16 TVZ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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