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CP16 XJB

2016 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,701 mi
Last recorded45,701 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP16 XJB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 45,701 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 40,022 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 40,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 33,119 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 27,752 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 21,845 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 19,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 15,788 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 XJB is a 2016 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol 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 CP16 XJB, 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 XJB registered?

CP16 XJB is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 4 August 2016.

Is CP16 XJB safe to buy?

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