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MJ56 SLJ

2016 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,731 mi
Last recorded80,731 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 SLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 80,731 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2026 80,703 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 118,737 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 73,264 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 112,501 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 112,440 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 59,793 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 106,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm/inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm/inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 54,737 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 101,032 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 48,757 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 95,674 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 41,264 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 90,970 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 34,413 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 86,513 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 26,407 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 26,407 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and nearside rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 78,558 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 60,134 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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MJ56 SLJ is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MJ56 SLJ, 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 MJ56 SLJ registered?

MJ56 SLJ is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 9 June 2016.

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