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M123 HKY

2016 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,672 mi
Last recorded108,672 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM123 HKY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 108,672 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 98,876 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 98,876 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 87,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 70,944 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 70,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cut to cords, Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 56,277 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 51,040 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 42,977 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 42,934 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 38,036 miles

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

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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M123 HKY is a 2016 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M123 HKY, 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 M123 HKY registered?

M123 HKY is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is M123 HKY safe to buy?

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