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CF16 CAV

2016 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,385 mi
Last recorded90,385 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF16 CAV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 90,385 miles

Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top arms on both side bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre pressure low

Pass 28 Aug 2024 85,626 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted around outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 81,474 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 76,705 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 67,172 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 57,008 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 57,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 31,392 miles

Nearside front tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm. Recommend Replacement.

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

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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CF16 CAV is a 2016 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CF16 CAV, 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 CF16 CAV registered?

CF16 CAV is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is CF16 CAV safe to buy?

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