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R11 CXE

2016 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

52,394 mi
Last recorded52,394 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 CXE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 52,394 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2025 67,145 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage center & o/s of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant low.

Pass 31 May 2025 50,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 57,947 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to wear bars. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall splitting. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 49,776 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x1 missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 52,323 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to wear bars. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2023 52,323 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to wear bars. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 48,066 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))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 48,066 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (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 19 Nov 2022 43,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin cant see inner pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin cant see inner pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 46,046 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 36,012 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 39,615 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 32,758 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 32,756 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 31,811 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 19,577 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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R11 CXE is a 2016 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R11 CXE, 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 R11 CXE registered?

R11 CXE is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 8 December 2016.

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