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FM16 HFT

2016 Audi A5

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,886 mi
Last recorded96,886 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM16 HFT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 96,886 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 92,173 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 92,173 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 26 Mar 2024 86,957 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 81,246 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 81,193 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 74,935 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 71,782 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 61,903 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 61,108 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 52,610 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 52,610 miles

Vehicle Identification Number not legible front and rear (0.2 (b))

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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FM16 HFT is a 2016 Audi A5 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FM16 HFT, 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 FM16 HFT registered?

FM16 HFT is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 8 June 2016.

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