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LX16 HPA

2016 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,529 mi
Last recorded122,529 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX16 HPA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 122,529 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FR susp. upper arms - bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine cover damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 111,029 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 61,336 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 61,334 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 88,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to get low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to get low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 71,755 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner suspension arm rubbers are starting to deteriorate and have surface cracks forming (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner suspension arm rubbers are starting to deteriorate and have surface cracks forming (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 61,434 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 52,501 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 52,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 35,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has damage to the outer sidewall

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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LX16 HPA is a 2016 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LX16 HPA, 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 LX16 HPA registered?

LX16 HPA is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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