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LT16 EDL

2016 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,970 mi
Last recorded68,970 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT16 EDL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 68,970 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 64,109 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 64,108 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust clamp failure at front pipe (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe clamp failed, exhaust hanging down (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 255/35r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 58,795 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 54,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3.0mm 255/35-19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3.0mm - 255/35-19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 46,623 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 41,105 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm 255/35R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 35,496 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 32,946 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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LT16 EDL 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 LT16 EDL, 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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LT16 EDL is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 28 March 2016.

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