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HP05 HOW

2016 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,784 mi
Last recorded75,784 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHP05 HOW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 75,784 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 75,722 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 64,748 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 58,738 miles

unable to take engine oil temp reading for emissions

Pass 17 Apr 2023 48,679 miles

Front wipers are slightly smeary

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2553519 (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil temperature not measured due to electronic dipstick fitted

engine undertray fitted

no diesel smoke content registered on diesel smoke meter due to manufacturers engine soft limiter fitted

underfloor panels fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2023 48,677 miles

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

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

Front wipers are slightly smeary

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2553519 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

engine oil temperature not measured due to electronic dipstick fitted

engine undertray fitted

no diesel smoke content registered on diesel smoke meter due to manufacturers engine soft limiter fitted

underfloor panels fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2021 39,382 miles

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

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

engine oil temp not mearsured due to electronic dipstick fitted

engine undertray fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2021 39,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2553519 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2553519 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has cut on outer sidewall area (2553519)

engine oil temp not mearsured due to electronic dipstick fitted

engine undertray fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2020 32,710 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 26,282 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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HP05 HOW is a 2016 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HP05 HOW, 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 HP05 HOW registered?

HP05 HOW is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is HP05 HOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HP05 HOW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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