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K888 PCA

2016 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,543 mi
Last recorded79,543 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK888 PCA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 79,543 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2026 79,543 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2025 63,103 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 58,847 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 51,812 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 43,803 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 36,387 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 34,026 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 31,270 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 30,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/ZR 18 93 Y Michelin Pilot sport 3 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/ZR 18 97 Y Michelin Pilot sport 3 (5.2.3 (e)) 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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K888 PCA is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K888 PCA, 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 K888 PCA registered?

K888 PCA is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 10 June 2016.

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