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MA12 SAR

2016 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,686 mi
Last recorded89,686 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 SAR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 89,686 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 88,268 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Both (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 74,484 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 wearing on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Asymmetric tyre not fitted in accordance with the side wall instructions

Fail 3 Oct 2024 74,396 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 wearing on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Asymmetric tyre not fitted in accordance with the side wall instructions

Pass 24 Jul 2023 57,506 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 52,832 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2022 52,832 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 46,050 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 43,965 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2020 37,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 35,517 miles

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

This vehicle passed the emissions test no print out was produced due to clean emissions

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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MA12 SAR is a 2016 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MA12 SAR, 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 MA12 SAR registered?

MA12 SAR is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 14 September 2016.

Is MA12 SAR safe to buy?

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