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MA66 TCV

2016 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,705 mi
Last recorded68,705 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA66 TCV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 68,705 miles

Upper Coolant leak ()

Pass 13 May 2025 64,113 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 57,722 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2024 57,721 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 52,298 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 52,294 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) 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))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 43,589 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 43,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 31,330 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 30,941 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 24,359 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 19,661 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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MA66 TCV is a 2016 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MA66 TCV, 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 MA66 TCV registered?

MA66 TCV is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 24 September 2016.

Is MA66 TCV safe to buy?

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