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LO16 CRU

2016 Audi A5

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,937 mi
Last recorded84,937 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO16 CRU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 84,937 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 84,937 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 83,845 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 69,491 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 69,454 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 60,492 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner surfaces corroded and worn low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 56,919 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 56,919 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 45,452 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 33,373 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 20,247 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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LO16 CRU is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LO16 CRU, 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 LO16 CRU registered?

LO16 CRU is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 19 May 2016.

Is LO16 CRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO16 CRU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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