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FV16 FRK

2016 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,080 mi
Last recorded114,080 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV16 FRK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 114,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 103,310 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 92,225 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 81,546 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 66,684 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 66,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread worn bald exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn plus wearing inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit on wear bars) plus inner tread worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 54,898 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front upper rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front upper rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 42,065 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 42,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 34,316 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre small metal objects in tyre

Undertray not fully secure gearbox tray (8.1.1 (b) (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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FV16 FRK 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 FV16 FRK, 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 FV16 FRK registered?

FV16 FRK is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 23 May 2016.

Is FV16 FRK safe to buy?

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