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MW16 ATY

2016 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,993 mi
Last recorded88,993 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW16 ATY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 88,993 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 80,776 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 80,776 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 75,034 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 68,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 63,101 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 58,158 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 43,085 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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MW16 ATY is a 2016 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MW16 ATY, 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 MW16 ATY registered?

MW16 ATY is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 31 July 2016.

Is MW16 ATY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW16 ATY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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