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OL53 ODS

2016 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,582 mi
Last recorded110,582 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOL53 ODS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 110,582 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2025 94,054 miles

Engine & Body Undertrays Fitted.

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 93,998 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Engine & Body Undertrays Fitted.

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 78,653 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (tyre 3MM) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 64,107 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 49,902 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 39,212 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 39,211 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre beginning to split on inner sidewall

Pass 22 Sep 2020 30,963 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 27,568 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 24,107 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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OL53 ODS is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OL53 ODS, 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 OL53 ODS registered?

OL53 ODS is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 22 April 2016.

Is OL53 ODS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OL53 ODS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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