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R30 ULY

2016 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

81,911 mi
Last recorded81,911 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 ULY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 81,911 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2026 46,046 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 123,987 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 40,625 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 76,852 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 117,357 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 31,767 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 73,925 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 30,723 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 3 Aug 2023 108,972 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 57,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread 245/45x20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread 245/45x20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 29,550 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 99,789 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 36,252 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 26,772 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 92,835 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 33,413 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 86,444 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 25,217 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Mar 2020 26,619 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 26,619 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Feb 2020 26,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not checked (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 22,702 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 69,586 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 May 2019 69,361 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 May 2018 53,548 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres have stepped tread on inner edges

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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R30 ULY is a 2016 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 R30 ULY, 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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R30 ULY is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 23 September 2016.

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