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ML16 YVO

2016 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,003 mi
Last recorded85,003 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 85,003 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking and dated 2019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2026 85,003 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function burst, leaking oil and no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking and dated 2019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 78,227 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge has two small chips (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 78,227 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge has two small chips (5.2.2 (c) (i))

coolant low

Pass 14 Mar 2024 69,351 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn out of shape on tread pattern (235/50/17)

Pass 4 Apr 2023 60,594 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 60,594 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm On limit and worn heavy inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm On limit and worn heavy inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2022 52,107 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 43,488 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 38,198 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 4 Apr 2019 31,969 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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ML16 YVO is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 ML16 YVO, 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 ML16 YVO registered?

ML16 YVO is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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