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LD16 LDV

2016 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,835 mi
Last recorded55,835 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD16 LDV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 55,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 52,673 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 49,403 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 46,263 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 42,961 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 42,961 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & close to limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 38,226 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 34,834 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 30,424 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from interior rear view mirror

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 30,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread lifting/out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread lifting/out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from interior rear view mirror

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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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LD16 LDV is a 2016 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LD16 LDV, 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 LD16 LDV registered?

LD16 LDV is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is LD16 LDV safe to buy?

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