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PL65 FCN

2016 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,455 mi
Last recorded70,455 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL65 FCN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 70,455 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 61,264 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing low

Offside Front tyre wearing low on the inner edge

Fail 5 Dec 2024 61,260 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing low

Offside Front tyre wearing low on the inner edge

rear brake discs wearing

Pass 1 Dec 2023 53,669 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 47,189 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit

nearside front upper suspension arms rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

offside front tyre tread wearing low

offside front upper suspension arms rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 29 Nov 2022 47,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs wearing

nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit

nearside front upper suspension arms rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

offside front tyre tread wearing low

offside front upper suspension arms rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Dec 2021 39,893 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 31,675 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 24,790 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 24,788 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2018 16,904 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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PL65 FCN is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black 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 PL65 FCN, 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 PL65 FCN registered?

PL65 FCN is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 28 January 2016.

Is PL65 FCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL65 FCN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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