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HD16 FHY

2016 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,495 mi
Last recorded106,495 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD16 FHY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 106,495 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 101,930 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2024 101,928 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 93,573 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 85,642 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 85,638 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2022 85,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 77,855 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine cover fitted covering components in the underframe.

undertray covers fitted covering componets in the underframe.

Fail 25 Jun 2021 77,758 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability bottom suspension component wrong side fitted & chafing against another component. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine cover fitted covering components in the underframe.

undertray covers fitted covering componets in the underframe.

Pass 13 Jul 2020 66,200 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 47,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 47,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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HD16 FHY is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HD16 FHY, 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 HD16 FHY registered?

HD16 FHY is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is HD16 FHY safe to buy?

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