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L400 JSB

2016 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

85,509 mi
Last recorded85,509 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 JSB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 85,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts judder (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 76,786 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 77,099 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 71,511 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 71,511 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 68,043 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 68,493 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 60,256 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 65,694 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 53,173 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 63,784 miles

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

under trays fitted.

Pass 16 Feb 2021 48,918 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 59,863 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 58,764 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 45,656 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 53,596 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 38,451 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 38,451 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 48,116 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 4,208 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 4,208 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 31,898 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 22,456 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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L400 JSB is a 2016 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L400 JSB, 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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L400 JSB is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 7 March 2016.

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