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PH11 BCL

2016 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,655 mi
Last recorded72,655 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPH11 BCL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 72,655 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 69,815 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 69,812 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2024 66,421 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 59,204 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 50,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Gouges in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Gouges in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 41,524 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 41,278 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 31,979 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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PH11 BCL is a 2016 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PH11 BCL, 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 PH11 BCL registered?

PH11 BCL is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 4 July 2016.

Is PH11 BCL safe to buy?

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