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LR66 AUK

2016 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,016 mi
Last recorded157,016 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR66 AUK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 157,016 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 150,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 140,624 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 130,619 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged starting to go outer shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 130,619 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction E.M.L light on (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged starting to go outer shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 118,945 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 118,896 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction E M L light on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 108,414 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 101,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 101,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 86,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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LR66 AUK is a 2016 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel 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 LR66 AUK, 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 LR66 AUK registered?

LR66 AUK is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 21 September 2016.

Is LR66 AUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR66 AUK 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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