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NV16 YJK

2016 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,303 mi
Last recorded123,303 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV16 YJK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 123,303 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2025 120,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit, heavy wear to Inner edge, damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front suspension, upper arms, inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit, heavy wear to Inner edge, damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front suspension, upper arms, inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked to top of area A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 116,557 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 106,874 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 104,414 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 94,081 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 94,081 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 85,653 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 76,741 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2020 76,741 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 62,741 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 62,741 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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NV16 YJK is a 2016 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NV16 YJK, 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 NV16 YJK registered?

NV16 YJK is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 30 July 2016.

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