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LY16 SXK

2016 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,001 mi
Last recorded25,001 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY16 SXK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2025 25,001 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 19,996 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 15,131 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 11,999 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 10,979 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 10,320 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT LEAK FROM RETURN PIPE TO WATER BOTTLE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 8,622 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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LY16 SXK is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LY16 SXK, 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 LY16 SXK registered?

LY16 SXK is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is LY16 SXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY16 SXK shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LY16 SXK have outstanding finance?

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