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ML16 AMU

2016 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,765 mi
Last recorded94,765 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML16 AMU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 94,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 81,862 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 67,089 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 52,778 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 40,853 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 470,844 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 36,175 miles

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

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

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

both wipers smear (areo)

undertrays obscuring view

Fail 5 Jun 2021 36,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm approx (255 35 19 96y) (5.2.3 (e))

both wipers smear (areo)

coolant just above min mark

no emissions peak detected

undertrays obscuring view

Pass 12 Jun 2020 28,738 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 23,023 miles

Engine Cover/Under Trays Fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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ML16 AMU is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 ML16 AMU, 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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ML16 AMU is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 13 May 2016.

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