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FV16 YSR

2016 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,937 mi
Last recorded81,937 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV16 YSR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 81,937 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 73,961 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 73,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 65,858 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 65,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner section of tyre worn through outer casing of tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner section of tyre worn through outer casing of tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear nail in centre section of tread

Pass 6 Jul 2023 57,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 57,787 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 48,742 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 48,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2021 37,484 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 28,886 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 24,644 miles

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

both nearside & offside front tyres have cosmetic damage

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 YSR is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YSR, 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 FV16 YSR registered?

FV16 YSR is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is FV16 YSR safe to buy?

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