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RO16 NVV

2016 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,712 mi
Last recorded70,712 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO16 NVV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 70,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 68,273 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 63,818 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 56,328 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 47,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 40,473 miles

Coolant leak suspect water pump ()

Fail 26 Mar 2021 40,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coolant leak suspect water pump ()

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 35,894 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 26,522 miles

Vehicle fitted with undertrays

Fail 25 Mar 2019 26,522 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicle fitted with undertrays

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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RO16 NVV is a 2016 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RO16 NVV, 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 RO16 NVV registered?

RO16 NVV is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is RO16 NVV safe to buy?

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