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M21 CNN

2016 Audi A5

Purple Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,088 mi
Last recorded40,088 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM21 CNN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 40,088 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 31,678 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 24,153 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 23,277 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 17,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2022 17,372 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 12,627 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 7,533 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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M21 CNN is a 2016 Audi A5 in Purple with a 2,995cc petrol 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 M21 CNN, 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 M21 CNN registered?

M21 CNN is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is M21 CNN safe to buy?

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