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KV16 YDC

2016 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,235 mi
Last recorded62,235 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV16 YDC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 62,235 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 62,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 55,078 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 50,137 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 50,118 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH FRONT TYRES 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2023 41,837 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both have small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged both outer sidewalls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside steering rack is wet

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 41,837 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both have small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged both outer sidewalls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside steering rack is wet

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))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 36,392 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 34,749 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 33,690 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 29,525 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 29,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) 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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KV16 YDC 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 66.7%.

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 KV16 YDC, 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 KV16 YDC registered?

KV16 YDC is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 3 March 2016.

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