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NA16 XCL

2016 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,921 mi
Last recorded50,921 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA16 XCL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 50,921 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 49,965 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 47,793 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 42,190 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 42,190 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 29,140 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 29,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 21,178 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 17,060 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 14,204 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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NA16 XCL is a 2016 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NA16 XCL, 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 NA16 XCL registered?

NA16 XCL is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 11 May 2016.

Is NA16 XCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA16 XCL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NA16 XCL have outstanding finance?

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