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FM16 HGD

2016 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,943 mi
Last recorded56,943 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM16 HGD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 56,943 miles

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

wipers smearing

Pass 16 Apr 2025 51,633 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 47,054 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front brake pads appear to be wearing low

Fail 19 Apr 2024 47,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

front brake pads appear to be wearing low

Pass 12 Apr 2023 43,077 miles

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Pass 14 Mar 2022 46,470 miles

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Pass 18 Mar 2021 33,236 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 25,860 miles

Front wiper blades smearing the screen

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 HGD is a 2016 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FM16 HGD, 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 HGD registered?

FM16 HGD is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 11 June 2016.

Is FM16 HGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM16 HGD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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