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L16 RNT

2007 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

196,088 mi
Last recorded196,088 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A594,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 RNT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 196,088 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 191,891 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 191,872 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 181,278 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 181,278 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 166,560 miles

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

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 31 Jan 2023 166,560 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 153,754 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 153,754 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 142,966 miles

Engine oil level low

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 129,567 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 118,173 miles

rear pads worn

Pass 10 Oct 2017 113,046 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 98,868 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 85,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust sleeve deterioated/insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2015 85,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust sleeve deterioated/insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 69,339 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 65,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 53,985 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 40,682 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Some curbing damage to n/s/f and n/s/r wheel rims and tyre sidewalls

Underbody covers fitted preventing full underbody inspection

Fail 16 Sep 2011 40,570 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 26,241 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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L16 RNT is a 2007 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2007 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 94,951 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 RNT, 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 19 years old, this Audi A5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L16 RNT registered?

L16 RNT is a 2007 Audi A5, first registered on 9 October 2007.

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