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KW16 NJV

2016 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,887 mi
Last recorded85,887 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW16 NJV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 85,887 miles

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

Front inner pads getting close to wear wire

Large coolant leak

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Misting has reached bottom of shock, advise replacing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear inner pads starting to get low, approx 3.5mm

Pass 23 Jan 2025 79,507 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 71,672 miles

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

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

Offside Wiper smeary

Fail 24 Jan 2024 71,670 miles

Offside 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Wiper smeary

Pass 17 Nov 2022 65,142 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 57,149 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 52,696 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 39,232 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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KW16 NJV is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KW16 NJV, 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 KW16 NJV registered?

KW16 NJV is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 1 June 2016.

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