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LW16 BNV

2016 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,836 mi
Last recorded79,836 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW16 BNV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 79,836 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 73,285 miles

All front suspension arm bushes perished/splitting

Engine cover and under trays fitted , obscuring testable components

Offside Front Road wheel has had a repair made to inner rim

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stone chip to windscreen , not affecting drivers view

Pass 11 Jan 2024 65,875 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all top arm bushes perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 58,521 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 53,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bumper grille missing , fog lamp also missing

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 48,033 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 32,144 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 31,705 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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LW16 BNV is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LW16 BNV, 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 LW16 BNV registered?

LW16 BNV is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 31 August 2016.

Is LW16 BNV safe to buy?

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