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L9 XCH

2016 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,149 mi
Last recorded85,149 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 XCH
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 85,149 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 81,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35-19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35-19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 78,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 67,064 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 67,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 58,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 49,803 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 42,650 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 32,092 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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L9 XCH is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L9 XCH, 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 L9 XCH registered?

L9 XCH is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 8 March 2016.

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