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JL52 JOS

2016 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,481 mi
Last recorded98,481 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL52 JOS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 98,481 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 113,497 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

brake pipes greased

under body corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2024 85,056 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 85,056 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 102,278 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 102,277 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 66,918 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 86,558 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 81,194 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 49,251 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 73,110 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 42,562 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 67,286 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 67,249 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 34,830 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 64,540 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 29,564 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 59,013 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 52,023 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 48,444 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 34,953 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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JL52 JOS is a 2016 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JL52 JOS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JL52 JOS registered?

JL52 JOS is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 17 March 2016.

Is JL52 JOS safe to buy?

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