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R21 TLT

2016 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,171 mi
Last recorded130,171 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 TLT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 1 Nov 2025 130,171 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 7 Nov 2024 118,202 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall rim protector distorted (internal condition of tyre unknown )

front discs worn

Pass 6 Nov 2023 102,539 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 88,838 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 72,986 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 59,155 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 47,367 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 42,590 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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R21 TLT is a 2016 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R21 TLT, 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 R21 TLT registered?

R21 TLT is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is R21 TLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R21 TLT shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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