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FG16 YOW

2016 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,143 mi
Last recorded94,143 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG16 YOW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 94,143 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 83,394 miles

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 9 Feb 2024 67,335 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 63,615 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 56,416 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 56,395 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2021 49,603 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 49,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 42,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 33,996 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))

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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FG16 YOW is a 2016 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FG16 YOW, 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 FG16 YOW registered?

FG16 YOW is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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