CarVerify

Free Car Check

KW16 NLK

2016 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,228 mi
Last recorded100,228 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW16 NLK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 100,228 miles

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

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

Rear lamp lens has slight damage not affecting light source at time of test.

Fail 28 Apr 2026 100,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear lamp lens has slight damage not affecting light source at time of test.

Fail 22 Apr 2026 100,178 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt C/V gaiter split and perished. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm pivot bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both control arms pivot bushes split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link arm upper and lower bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Tail lamp lens split and damaged.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm pivot bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both control arms pivot bushes split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link arm upper and lower bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 93,888 miles

Nearside Damage to tail lamp lens.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear control arm pivot bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms pivot bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link arm lower bush perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear control arm pivot bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Door mirror indicator damaged and a third not working. (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms pivot bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer sidewall damaged, tread low and balding towards inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link arm lower bush perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 93,888 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure Insecure towards nearside. (0.1 (a))

Nearside Damage to tail lamp lens.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear control arm pivot bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms pivot bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link arm lower bush perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear control arm pivot bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Door mirror indicator damaged and a third not working. (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms pivot bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer sidewall damaged, tread low and balding towards inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link arm lower bush perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 May 2024 86,585 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 May 2024 86,585 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Apr 2023 81,787 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 81,725 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre also cracking ()

Pass 30 Apr 2022 77,504 miles

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

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

screw in offside rear tyre and sidewall splitting

Pass 8 Feb 2021 70,858 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 70,850 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 52,882 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
Full Audi A5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KW16 NLK is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 KW16 NLK, 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

How do I check the history of KW16 NLK?

You can check the full history of KW16 NLK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KW16 NLK registered?

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

Is KW16 NLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW16 NLK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KW16 NLK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KW16 NLK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.