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K5 WAL

2016 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,120 mi
Last recorded49,120 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 WAL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 49,120 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 49,120 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2025 41,935 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 41,935 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested All brakes in poor condition (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed Low engine oil and poor quality of oil (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2023 39,275 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 36,558 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 32,517 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 32,517 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 29,575 miles

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

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 17 Mar 2019 26,708 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 18,071 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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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K5 WAL is a 2016 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 K5 WAL, 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 K5 WAL registered?

K5 WAL is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is K5 WAL safe to buy?

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