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L16 CYE

2016 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

104,330 mi
Last recorded104,330 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 CYE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 104,330 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 85,310 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2025 97,550 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 76,947 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 76,945 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 85,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 68,215 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 68,213 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 65,333 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))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 65,333 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 59,539 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 46,324 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 51,621 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 36,950 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 45,864 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 36,120 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 44,199 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 44,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 27,668 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 27,259 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 32,079 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in middle of the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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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L16 CYE is a 2016 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 L16 CYE, 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 L16 CYE registered?

L16 CYE is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 13 December 2016.

Is L16 CYE safe to buy?

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