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FY16 FNU

2016 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

114,626 mi
Last recorded114,626 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY16 FNU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 114,626 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges .

Pass 17 Jan 2025 102,472 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 102,471 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 91,732 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 80,097 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 68,063 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 66,424 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 56,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Wipers smearing slightly in places

Pass 3 Apr 2019 41,558 miles

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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FY16 FNU is a 2016 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FY16 FNU, 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 FY16 FNU registered?

FY16 FNU is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is FY16 FNU safe to buy?

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