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N9 VLE

2016 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,219 mi
Last recorded98,219 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN9 VLE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 98,219 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 92,089 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 91,970 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 84,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 73,910 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Nov 2022 73,910 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Nov 2021 63,450 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 59,596 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 59,596 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 May 2019 46,016 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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N9 VLE 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 N9 VLE, 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 N9 VLE registered?

N9 VLE is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is N9 VLE safe to buy?

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