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R4 FBN

2016 Audi A5

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,008 mi
Last recorded98,008 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 FBN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 98,008 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 87,410 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 82,553 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 74,207 miles

Plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2023 70,052 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 28 Jan 2022 63,620 miles

PLASTIC UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF AND NSF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 58,007 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2021 58,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2020 49,780 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 49,780 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible To ANPR due to backing colour (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible To ANPR due to backing colour (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 40,919 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 40,919 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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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R4 FBN is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R4 FBN, 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 R4 FBN registered?

R4 FBN is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 25 January 2016.

Is R4 FBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R4 FBN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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