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MA16 FCX

2016 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

143,062 mi
Last recorded143,062 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA16 FCX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 143,062 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2025 130,848 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 117,785 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 104,585 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 90,621 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 72,947 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 72,947 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 70,128 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 56,969 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

service due indicator lit

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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MA16 FCX is a 2016 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MA16 FCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MA16 FCX registered?

MA16 FCX is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is MA16 FCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA16 FCX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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