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N444 AYO

2016 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,586 mi
Last recorded163,586 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN444 AYO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 163,586 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 163,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 155,119 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 148,756 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 148,756 miles

Road wheel more than one fixing missing one on each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2023 139,564 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 117,521 miles

Central rear seat belt cover broken

Fail 18 Nov 2021 117,513 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central rear seat belt cover broken

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, Smooth inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 97,799 miles

Central Rear Seatbelt buckle cover broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 78,808 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 51,180 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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N444 AYO is a 2016 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol 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 N444 AYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N444 AYO registered?

N444 AYO is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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The MOT history for N444 AYO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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