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H23 CLW

2016 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,922 mi
Last recorded117,922 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH23 CLW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 117,922 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2025 112,467 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 108,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 108,459 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 107,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 98,439 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 96,762 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 96,662 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front 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 8 Sep 2023 89,245 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 84,485 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 86,781 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 86,781 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 81,538 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside headlight damp

offside front fog light not working

windscreen marked

Fail 12 Nov 2021 81,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

nearside headlight damp

offside front fog light not working

windscreen marked

Pass 27 Oct 2021 78,252 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 71,431 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 77,260 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 54,299 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 70,778 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 36,680 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 61,009 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 53,257 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 53,257 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 46,600 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 45,456 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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H23 CLW is a 2016 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 H23 CLW, 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 H23 CLW registered?

H23 CLW is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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