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MD16 AEM

2016 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,502 mi
Last recorded77,502 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD16 AEM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 77,502 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2026 77,501 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant level low

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 73,820 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/30/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 71,246 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 66,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.70 mm 265/30/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 66,749 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.70 mm 265/30/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 56,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 56,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 265/30/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 46,469 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 46,469 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2020 39,165 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 39,165 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed 265/30/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2019 28,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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MD16 AEM is a 2016 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MD16 AEM, 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 MD16 AEM registered?

MD16 AEM is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 10 June 2016.

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