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MW16 MUY

2016 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,493 mi
Last recorded146,493 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW16 MUY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2026 146,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Feb 2025 138,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 115,914 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 107,852 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 15 Jun 2023 107,852 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2022 94,099 miles

Exhaust Emissions to clean to read

Front Chip stone windscreen

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 81,143 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

Pass 17 Jun 2020 67,970 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 67,970 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 60,452 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 MUY is a 2016 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc 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 MW16 MUY, 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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MW16 MUY is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 21 June 2016.

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