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F5 DCA

2016 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

68,350 mi
Last recorded68,350 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 DCA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 68,350 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 112,206 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 64,697 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 103,441 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 8 Mar 2024 62,157 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 62,157 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 94,612 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 94,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2023 59,502 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 55,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 4 Jul 2022 86,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush is slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 80,403 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2021 42,608 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 34,929 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 73,812 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 28,564 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 68,362 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 60,570 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 55,714 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 45,473 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015 33,410 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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F5 DCA is a 2016 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 F5 DCA, 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

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What year was F5 DCA registered?

F5 DCA is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is F5 DCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F5 DCA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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