CarVerify

Free Car Check

L31 CRX

2016 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

60,686 mi
Last recorded60,686 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationL31 CRX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 60,686 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 60,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2026 66,940 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2025 54,495 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 4 Nov 2025 54,493 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 22 Jul 2025 60,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear bumper trim slightly insecure / damaged

fuel cap door wont lock / advise repair

Fail 21 Jul 2025 60,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear bumper trim slightly insecure / damaged

fuel cap door wont lock / advise repair

Pass 23 Apr 2025 99,276 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 99,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 44,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 51,482 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 51,472 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 86,929 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 31,765 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 44,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad warn light on

Pass 2 May 2023 73,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 73,213 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 24,422 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 30,409 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 56,459 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 14,483 miles

Under bonnet covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 29 Nov 2021 14,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Under bonnet covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 May 2021 24,806 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 36,939 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 8,709 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 34,452 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 18,617 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 6,198 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 6,198 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wiper not parking correctly (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wiper not parking correctly (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 29,312 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

L31 CRX is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L31 CRX, 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 L31 CRX?

You can check the full history of L31 CRX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L31 CRX registered?

L31 CRX is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 2 December 2016.

Is L31 CRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L31 CRX shows 30 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L31 CRX 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 L31 CRX. 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.