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LY16 YXX

2016 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,922 mi
Last recorded77,922 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY16 YXX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2026 77,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 69,171 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2025 68,822 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides are lipped and have run out (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2024 59,312 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn very close to limit, 2mm, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 51,051 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 45,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND BALD ON INNER TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND BALD VERY CLOSE TO CORDS ION INNER TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 39,061 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 28,830 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 18,372 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 17,794 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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service due msg illuminated

zero emissions test result

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 YXX is a 2016 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YXX, 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 YXX registered?

LY16 YXX is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 30 July 2016.

Is LY16 YXX safe to buy?

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