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N30 DCX

2016 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,556 mi
Last recorded65,556 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN30 DCX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 65,556 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 65,429 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2025 60,104 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 54,665 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 54,586 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2023 51,030 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 47,269 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 43,955 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Feb 2020 42,074 miles

Emissions too clean for test result.

Fail 28 Feb 2020 42,074 miles

Emissions too clean for test result.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 34,845 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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N30 DCX is a 2016 Audi A5 in Blue 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 N30 DCX, 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 N30 DCX registered?

N30 DCX is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is N30 DCX safe to buy?

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