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RK16 SVO

2016 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,846 mi
Last recorded106,846 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK16 SVO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 106,846 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 106,844 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED AWAY (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 98,742 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 91,271 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 15 Jul 2023 81,783 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 71,370 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges, need 4 wheel alignment. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 61,347 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 52,411 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 42,629 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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RK16 SVO is a 2016 Audi A5 in Blue 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 RK16 SVO, 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 RK16 SVO registered?

RK16 SVO is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 12 March 2016.

Is RK16 SVO safe to buy?

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