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H16 DXR

2016 Audi A5

White Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

124,757 mi
Last recorded124,757 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 DXR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 124,757 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 117,479 miles

Coolant on minimum

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged o/s/r and n/s/r valve steam cracking. (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 2 May 2025 117,203 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant on minimum

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged o/s/r and n/s/r valve steam cracking. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 May 2024 112,636 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 105,571 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 92,497 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 82,568 miles

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 68,258 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 47,541 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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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H16 DXR is a 2016 Audi A5 in White with a 2,995cc petrol 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 H16 DXR, 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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H16 DXR is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 18 March 2016.

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