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J7 DSO

2016 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,403 mi
Last recorded91,403 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 DSO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 91,403 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 84,241 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 73,883 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 65,269 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 60,641 miles

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

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

TPMS Lamp illuminated

Pass 13 Mar 2020 50,100 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 41,061 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 40,770 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 40,770 miles

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

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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J7 DSO is a 2016 Audi A5 in Blue 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 J7 DSO, 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 J7 DSO registered?

J7 DSO is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 19 January 2016.

Is J7 DSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J7 DSO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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