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RK16 XEF

2016 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,119 mi
Last recorded79,119 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK16 XEF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2025 79,119 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 77,741 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 75,890 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 71,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 13 Oct 2021 63,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly feathering on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 50,621 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 44,724 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 34,098 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 XEF is a 2016 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XEF, 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 RK16 XEF registered?

RK16 XEF is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 17 March 2016.

Is RK16 XEF safe to buy?

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