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MK16 KYG

2016 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,342 mi
Last recorded132,342 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK16 KYG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 132,342 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 132,342 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 121,020 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 121,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 111,778 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 111,774 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 104,341 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2021 96,980 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from rear of automatic gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

emissions too clean to register

Pass 14 Oct 2020 88,047 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 57,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 96Y Goodyear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 96Y Goodyear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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MK16 KYG is a 2016 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MK16 KYG, 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 MK16 KYG registered?

MK16 KYG is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 25 May 2016.

Is MK16 KYG safe to buy?

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