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ES05 SUZ

2016 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,368 mi
Last recorded104,368 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES05 SUZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 104,368 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 97,553 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 97,553 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 90,660 miles

Offside Front 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))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 90,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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 10 Mar 2023 81,942 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 73,902 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 62,703 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 48,641 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 36,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged multiple cuts on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has a cut on the sidewall (not reaching the cords) and has some slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing close to the legal 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 36,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged multiple cuts on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has a cut on the sidewall (not reaching the cords) and has some slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing close to the legal 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Windscreen washer reservoir has been filled (3.5 (a))

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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ES05 SUZ is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ES05 SUZ, 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 ES05 SUZ registered?

ES05 SUZ is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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