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R21 UGS

2016 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

75,154 mi
Last recorded75,154 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 UGS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 75,154 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2025 90,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 66,205 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 87,293 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 87,291 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 53,222 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 82,827 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2023 43,627 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 78,916 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 35,197 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 74,642 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 74,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 74,071 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 74,071 miles

Emissions not tested because off exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 26,426 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 68,746 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 68,746 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 22,805 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 64,705 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 16,035 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 61,861 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 58,727 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 55,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 50,226 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 43,879 miles

boot full unable to fully insp

Pass 18 Dec 2013 37,161 miles

boot full unable to fully insp

front wiper blades worn

Pass 18 Jan 2013 30,465 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 UGS is a 2016 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 R21 UGS, 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 UGS registered?

R21 UGS is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 10 June 2016.

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