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ME16 CUU

2016 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,556 mi
Last recorded83,556 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME16 CUU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 83,556 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 74,921 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 74,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2024 74,091 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 74,091 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 18 Oct 2023 67,354 miles

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

exhaust emissions to clean to record

Pass 6 Oct 2022 59,231 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 50,725 miles

D.S.M cant detect smoke

Pass 16 Oct 2020 43,423 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 40,769 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

nearside front fog light inop

Pass 8 Mar 2019 31,061 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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ME16 CUU is a 2016 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ME16 CUU, 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 ME16 CUU registered?

ME16 CUU is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 16 March 2016.

Is ME16 CUU safe to buy?

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