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FM16 TZE

2016 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,394 mi
Last recorded108,394 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM16 TZE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 108,394 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 99,800 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 96,727 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 89,586 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 84,611 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 79,131 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 74,195 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres/ recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))

emissions too clean for a reading

Fail 11 Jul 2019 74,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres/ recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))

emissions too clean for a reading

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 TZE is a 2016 Audi A5 in White 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 TZE, 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 TZE registered?

FM16 TZE is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 7 July 2016.

Is FM16 TZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM16 TZE 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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