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CP16 XHV

2016 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,465 mi
Last recorded123,465 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP16 XHV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 123,465 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 15 Jul 2026 123,465 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 122,534 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2025 122,534 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2024 114,962 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 108,026 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 108,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 101,001 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 93,773 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 87,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn through to secondary rubber on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect wet with oil, only just acceptable (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn through to secondary rubber on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 6 Jul 2020 87,551 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn through to secondary rubber on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect wet with oil, only just acceptable (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn through to secondary rubber on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 15 Jul 2019 71,690 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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CP16 XHV is a 2016 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XHV, 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 XHV registered?

CP16 XHV is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 27 July 2016.

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