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RV16 CYH

2016 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,469 mi
Last recorded69,469 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV16 CYH
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 69,469 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 67,096 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 67,096 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 60,553 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 51,083 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 46,009 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

vehicle under trays missing

Fail 16 Oct 2021 46,009 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

vehicle under trays missing

Pass 22 Oct 2020 39,166 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 39,166 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 26,450 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive signs on undertays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 26,450 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fluid leak, but not excessive signs on undertays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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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RV16 CYH is a 2016 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RV16 CYH, 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 RV16 CYH registered?

RV16 CYH is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is RV16 CYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV16 CYH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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