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RV16 YEK

2016 Audi A5

White Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,835 mi
Last recorded75,835 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV16 YEK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 75,835 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 75,835 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 70,534 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm 255/35r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm 255/35r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 66,152 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 60,940 miles

Front wheel alignment out of adjustment

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer sidewall has curb damage 255/35ZR19 96Y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear tyre 3.5mm inner tread edge & outer sidewall slightly damaged 255/35ZR19 96Y

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer sidewall has curb damage 255/35ZR19 96Y (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 60,940 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front wheel alignment out of adjustment

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer sidewall has curb damage 255/35ZR19 96Y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre 3.5mm inner tread edge & outer sidewall slightly damaged 255/35ZR19 96Y

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer sidewall has curb damage 255/35ZR19 96Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 55,462 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 45,956 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 45,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald inside edge 255/35/zr19 96y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2020 37,447 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 30,306 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 30,306 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 YEK is a 2016 Audi A5 in White with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YEK, 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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RV16 YEK is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 5 April 2016.

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