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CP16 VGL

2016 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,948 mi
Last recorded68,948 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP16 VGL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 68,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged has sidewall damage but not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2026 68,907 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bush perished and has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm (to front of car) inner bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm (to front of car) inner bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall has section missing but not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 65,013 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall has chunk out of (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall has slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 58,509 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 58,473 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 55,171 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 50,138 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 45,167 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 42,495 miles

Centre exhaust clamp is corroding.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre has a few cuts within the tread pattern but not deep enough to reach cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

OSR tyre is punctured.

Pass 23 Apr 2019 37,117 miles

NSR tyre inner edge wearing and almost to cords.

NSR tyre outer sidewall is cut in several places.

Fail 23 Apr 2019 37,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut on tread pattern down to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre inner edge is worn to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NSR tyre inner edge wearing and almost to cords.

NSR tyre outer sidewall is cut in several places.

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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CP16 VGL is a 2016 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CP16 VGL, 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 CP16 VGL registered?

CP16 VGL is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is CP16 VGL safe to buy?

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