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DA07 TAY

2016 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

58,669 mi
Last recorded58,669 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA07 TAY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 58,669 miles
Pass 6 May 2026 105,807 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 51,814 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 100,401 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 45,686 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 45,685 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 92,220 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 40,532 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 83,634 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 76,383 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 76,383 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2022 33,606 miles

Bottom engine cover fitted obscuring view to some underside components

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 28,504 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 69,462 miles

Front Tyres Slightly Worn On Edge

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 21,864 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 62,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 14 Apr 2020 62,850 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 15,385 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 54,837 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Apr 2018 45,615 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 36,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 25,193 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 12,581 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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DA07 TAY is a 2016 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DA07 TAY, 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 DA07 TAY registered?

DA07 TAY is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 23 June 2016.

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