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LJ16 NHW

2016 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,388 mi
Last recorded49,388 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ16 NHW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 49,388 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 47,309 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 43,437 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 39,091 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 34,583 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 30,200 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 30,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 25,970 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 21,247 miles

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

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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LJ16 NHW is a 2016 Audi A5 in Blue 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 LJ16 NHW, 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

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What year was LJ16 NHW registered?

LJ16 NHW is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 30 August 2016.

Is LJ16 NHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ16 NHW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LJ16 NHW have outstanding finance?

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