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MA03 TAM

2016 Audi S5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests36 (34 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

100,480 mi
Last recorded100,480 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi S550,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 TAM
MakeAudi
ModelS5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

34 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 100,480 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2026 110,591 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2025 138,277 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 92,146 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 130,696 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 88,794 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 88,711 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre clamp chalked. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Chalked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Chalked. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Ball joint boot slight deteriorated.

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 103,013 miles

underguards/trays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2023 123,725 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 80,332 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 118,429 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 118,427 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 73,596 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 113,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 66,296 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Mar 2021 62,556 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 103,509 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 60,609 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 59,352 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 89,410 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 54,673 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 50,169 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 86,071 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 51,435 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 81,726 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 43,509 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 67,813 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 39,512 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 57,131 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 36,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 50,379 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 33,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 44,724 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 32,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 38,582 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 35,005 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S5?

Based on 26,583 MOT tests across 2,076 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,076
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 288
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 230
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 122
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 112
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MA03 TAM is a 2016 Audi S5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2016 Audi S5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 50,679 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi S5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MA03 TAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 10 years old, this Audi S5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MA03 TAM registered?

MA03 TAM is a 2016 Audi S5, first registered on 8 January 2016.

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