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K5 XSX

2016 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

133,342 mi
Last recorded133,342 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A461,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 XSX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 133,342 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 44,569 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 44,569 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 126,349 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 41,376 miles

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2024 114,510 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 114,510 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 39,499 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 102,913 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 102,913 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 38,688 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2022 94,051 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 90,606 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 37,961 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 37,961 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 70,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3.0mm at inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

OSR tyre punctured

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade is starting to leave streaks on screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 70,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top link arm inner mounting bush is torn (Bulkhead Side). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3.0mm at inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

OSR tyre punctured

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade is starting to leave streaks on screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 37,492 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 37,492 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 62,771 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 33,583 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 33,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 30,325 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 28,926 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 24,938 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 24,938 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 23,367 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 21,545 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 21,533 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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K5 XSX is a 2016 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2016 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 61,139 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 A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K5 XSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 10 years old, this Audi A4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was K5 XSX registered?

K5 XSX is a 2016 Audi A4, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is K5 XSX safe to buy?

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