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CF16 LVT

2016 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

109,116 mi
Last recorded109,116 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF16 LVT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 109,116 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 109,116 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted to osf 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 101,363 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 101,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 92,873 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 92,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 82,644 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 82,644 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 76,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre 3m

Nearside Front top arm rubbers cracking

Offside Front top arm rubbers cracking

Fail 9 Mar 2021 76,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre 3m

Nearside Front top arm rubbers cracking

Offside Front top arm rubbers cracking

front discs lipped

Pass 31 Jan 2020 70,072 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 70,072 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 63,622 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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CF16 LVT is a 2016 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 CF16 LVT, 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 LVT registered?

CF16 LVT is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is CF16 LVT safe to buy?

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