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P8 SWO

2016 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

53,411 mi
Last recorded53,411 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 SWO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 53,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2026 45,760 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 53,401 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Dec 2024 37,471 miles

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

Front grill damaged

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

both front tyres wearing to edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2024 52,099 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 30,866 miles

Front brake discs pitted to inner edges

Offside rear brake disc pitted to edges

Plastic under trays fitted through out

Pass 15 Nov 2023 50,345 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 24,101 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 24,101 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 46,940 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 20,335 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 43,763 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 16,760 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 41,287 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 15,103 miles

front wipers just starting to smear screen

Pass 8 Nov 2019 39,728 miles

low emissions engine no print out

Pass 16 Nov 2018 37,250 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

low emissions no print out

Fail 15 Nov 2018 37,243 miles

Rear fog lamp not working possible faulty switch (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover and under trays fitted

low emissions no print out

Pass 17 Nov 2017 35,683 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

low emissions engine no print out

Fail 17 Nov 2017 35,683 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine cover and under trays fitted

low emissions engine no print out

Pass 24 Aug 2016 30,749 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 26,570 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on outer edges

heavy age cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 3 Sep 2014 17,305 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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P8 SWO is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P8 SWO, 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 P8 SWO registered?

P8 SWO is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 23 December 2016.

Is P8 SWO safe to buy?

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