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F26 MAT

2016 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

79,436 mi
Last recorded79,436 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF26 MAT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 79,436 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2026 122,549 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))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 114,862 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 70,252 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 103,016 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 63,819 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 62,732 miles

Nearside Rear tyre damaged inner sidewall

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 62,731 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre damaged inner sidewall

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 97,110 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 60,598 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2022 92,966 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 92,966 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 58,091 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 90,896 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 54,423 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 88,639 miles

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

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 May 2019 42,286 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 69,850 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 46,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre is cracking in tread area

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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F26 MAT is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 F26 MAT, 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 F26 MAT registered?

F26 MAT is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is F26 MAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F26 MAT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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