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RE16 VLD

2016 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,902 mi
Last recorded89,902 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE16 VLD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 89,902 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 78,365 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 67,742 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 52,464 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 27,383 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 27,383 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 15,817 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 13,487 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 VLD is a 2016 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RE16 VLD, 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 VLD registered?

RE16 VLD is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 28 June 2016.

Is RE16 VLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE16 VLD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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