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PJ16 WCZ

2016 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

136,444 mi
Last recorded136,444 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ16 WCZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 136,444 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 117,526 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 115,092 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 102,575 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 92,586 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 86,169 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 86,166 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 May 2021 86,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2020 83,470 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 62,615 miles

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 18 Apr 2019 62,615 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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PJ16 WCZ is a 2016 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PJ16 WCZ, 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 PJ16 WCZ registered?

PJ16 WCZ is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 5 May 2016.

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