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KS16 MXE

2016 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,448 mi
Last recorded32,448 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS16 MXE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 32,448 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 30,478 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 30,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 29,825 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 29,112 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 27,535 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 24,582 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 20,585 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 20,583 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 20,279 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 20,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2020 17,029 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2020 17,015 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 12,928 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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KS16 MXE is a 2016 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KS16 MXE, 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 KS16 MXE registered?

KS16 MXE is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 13 May 2016.

Is KS16 MXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS16 MXE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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