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RX16 BHF

2016 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,386 mi
Last recorded123,386 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX16 BHF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 123,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing, inner edge bald 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 1.8mm 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 102,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Feb 2025 102,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jan 2024 75,815 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Feb 2023 62,420 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x child seat fitted!! ()

Pass 3 Feb 2022 48,535 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 42,688 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 33,173 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jan 2019 22,846 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 22,846 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (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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RX16 BHF is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc 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 RX16 BHF, 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 RX16 BHF registered?

RX16 BHF is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is RX16 BHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX16 BHF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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