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N16 KAL

2017 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

85,384 mi
Last recorded85,384 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 KAL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 85,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2025 144,613 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 72,319 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 138,707 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 65,367 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 118,990 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 118,990 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Remove & unblock washer jets. (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Remove & unblock washer jets. (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 53,665 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 103,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 29,383 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 81,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box join (6.1.2 (a))

coolant level slightly below minimum

Pass 10 Jul 2021 23,427 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 65,794 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 18,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 30 Jul 2019 50,766 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on both edges

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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N16 KAL is a 2017 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2017 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 48,661 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 N16 KAL, 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 9 years old, this Audi A5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was N16 KAL registered?

N16 KAL is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 18 May 2017.

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