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RJ16 MXB

2016 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,691 mi
Last recorded88,691 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ16 MXB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 88,691 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit on inside edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 88,652 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit on inside edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 79,187 miles

under trays are fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2024 75,010 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2024 75,010 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2023 72,402 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2023 72,402 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2022 71,631 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 71,020 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 71,020 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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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RJ16 MXB is a 2016 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RJ16 MXB, 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 RJ16 MXB registered?

RJ16 MXB is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is RJ16 MXB safe to buy?

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