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L111 VFJ

2016 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,292 mi
Last recorded68,292 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 VFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 68,292 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 68,287 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 57,636 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 47,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus 2 x nails in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight seepage both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 39,033 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both,o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 39,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner section of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer section of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both,o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 31,062 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 28,062 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 25,313 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 19,769 miles

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

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

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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L111 VFJ is a 2016 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L111 VFJ, 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 L111 VFJ registered?

L111 VFJ is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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