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PF16 CGE

2016 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,284 mi
Last recorded139,284 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF16 CGE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 139,284 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 255 35 19y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine coolant level low

Pass 9 Apr 2025 120,210 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 120,210 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 102,517 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 102,517 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2023 87,321 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2023 87,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2022 71,882 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 56,288 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 42,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 36,698 miles

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

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

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

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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PF16 CGE is a 2016 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PF16 CGE, 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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PF16 CGE is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 21 May 2016.

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