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RE16 KXS

2016 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,237 mi
Last recorded86,237 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE16 KXS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 86,237 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 86,237 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 75,228 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 75,228 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 61,525 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 61,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 44,918 miles

Offside Rear Slight cut in tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 22 Aug 2022 40,386 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))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 40,364 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 30,613 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 28,469 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 26,997 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 21,864 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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RE16 KXS is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RE16 KXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE16 KXS registered?

RE16 KXS is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 16 May 2016.

Is RE16 KXS safe to buy?

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