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M26 DVN

2016 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,220 mi
Last recorded117,220 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 DVN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 117,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower straight arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower straight arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 104,317 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 95,454 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Left side straight arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 78,444 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))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 64,536 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 16 Sep 2021 51,911 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 51,911 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 21 Sep 2020 42,734 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 42,734 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 34,293 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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M26 DVN is a 2016 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 M26 DVN, 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 M26 DVN registered?

M26 DVN is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 16 November 2016.

Is M26 DVN safe to buy?

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