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DB57 ACE

2016 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,681 mi
Last recorded80,681 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB57 ACE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 80,681 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 72,893 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 66,555 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 66,555 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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 59,665 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 55,473 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 49,533 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 46,639 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 37,205 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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DB57 ACE is a 2016 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DB57 ACE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DB57 ACE registered?

DB57 ACE is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is DB57 ACE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB57 ACE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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