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KJ16 LGE

2016 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,493 mi
Last recorded54,493 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ16 LGE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 54,493 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 54,493 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 51,749 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front blades smeary. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 51,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front blades smeary. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 49,037 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 49,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 46,214 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 43,621 miles

both rear tyre cracking between tread blocks

Pass 29 Jun 2021 38,325 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 35,947 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 31,075 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 22,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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KJ16 LGE is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KJ16 LGE, 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 KJ16 LGE registered?

KJ16 LGE is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 1 August 2016.

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