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DC16 EUD

2016 Audi A5

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,140 mi
Last recorded66,140 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 EUD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 66,140 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 64,808 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 64,808 miles

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

Offside Rear shock-absorber leaking fluid

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 63,743 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/side and n/side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 58,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 50,215 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 45,661 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords at outer wheel rim (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge & tyre has a nail in (5.2.3 (e))

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Apr 2021 45,661 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords at outer wheel rim (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge & tyre has a nail in (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Feb 2020 37,766 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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DC16 EUD is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DC16 EUD, 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 DC16 EUD registered?

DC16 EUD is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 13 July 2016.

Is DC16 EUD safe to buy?

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