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MA16 VAO

2016 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,980 mi
Last recorded82,980 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA16 VAO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 82,980 miles

n/s/f tyre's outer sidewall damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2024 74,448 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 74,446 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords budget 255/35/19, (outer sidewall marked with chalk) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 65,796 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 65,796 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 50,572 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 50,572 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 46,421 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 44,273 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 37,545 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 37,544 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 29 Feb 2020 37,544 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 20,189 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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MA16 VAO is a 2016 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MA16 VAO, 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 MA16 VAO registered?

MA16 VAO is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is MA16 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA16 VAO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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