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MK04 MCH

2016 Audi A5

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,541 mi
Last recorded51,541 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 MCH
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 51,541 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2025 56,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 48,862 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

tpms light on dash

Pass 17 Dec 2024 46,742 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 46,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 46,528 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 37,833 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 37,700 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 43,590 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre worn on edge to 1.6m (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 43,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre worn on edge to 1.6m (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 37,054 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 40,192 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 36,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened bush leaking oil but no play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 36,637 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 35,776 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 34,930 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 33,982 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 32,069 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 32,068 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 24,400 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 22,890 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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MK04 MCH is a 2016 Audi A5 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MK04 MCH, 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 MK04 MCH registered?

MK04 MCH is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 18 March 2016.

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