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CN66 XWS

2016 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,436 mi
Last recorded116,436 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN66 XWS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 116,436 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 112,005 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 105,182 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 105,182 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255 35 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold inner edge / soon to be cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Wipers not tested

Pass 23 Dec 2021 95,678 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 95,667 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s outer headlight lenses misty (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect rear both n/s o/s shock-absorbers showing signs of wear [weak] (5.3.2 (d))

both n/s o/s inner sills showing signs of corrosion

front lower crossmember showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2020 85,102 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 85,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 70,936 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 70,804 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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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CN66 XWS is a 2016 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CN66 XWS, 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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CN66 XWS is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 4 September 2016.

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