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PL65 OHC

2016 Audi A5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,138 mi
Last recorded83,138 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL65 OHC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 83,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 69,255 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges and have cuts in tread

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 69,255 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres wearing on inner edges and have cuts in tread

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 56,137 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2023 56,135 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

coolant at minimum in bottle

Pass 14 Oct 2022 52,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 45,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 39,936 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 32,906 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 OHC is a 2016 Audi A5 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL65 OHC registered?

PL65 OHC is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 23 February 2016.

Is PL65 OHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL65 OHC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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