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RE16 LGZ

2016 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,805 mi
Last recorded77,805 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 77,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Seat not fitted.

Fail 16 Mar 2026 77,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Seat not fitted.

Pass 17 Mar 2025 62,163 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing across screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 Mar 2024 45,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 41,283 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 36,326 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 29,272 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 24,566 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2019 19,134 miles

Offside Rear Outer tyre sidewall slight damage

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 LGZ is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RE16 LGZ, 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 LGZ registered?

RE16 LGZ is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 12 May 2016.

Is RE16 LGZ safe to buy?

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