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DF16 AKU

2016 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,988 mi
Last recorded69,988 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF16 AKU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 69,988 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 61,225 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 54,513 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 46,810 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 39,443 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 39,443 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 33,453 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 26,212 miles

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

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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DF16 AKU is a 2016 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel 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 DF16 AKU, 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

How do I check the history of DF16 AKU?

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What year was DF16 AKU registered?

DF16 AKU is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 12 August 2016.

Is DF16 AKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF16 AKU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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