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ET06 LON

2016 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,389 mi
Last recorded69,389 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 LON
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 69,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished and worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 63,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges ! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges ! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges ! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Close to limits (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges ! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 58,187 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 58,011 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 50,102 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 50,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On inner sidewall -Tyre size 255/35ZR19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On inner sidewall -Tyre size 255/35ZR19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 40,159 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 29,957 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 25,584 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 25,584 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 22,942 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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ET06 LON 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 ET06 LON, 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 ET06 LON registered?

ET06 LON is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 4 August 2016.

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