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RX16 RNA

2016 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,757 mi
Last recorded81,757 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 81,757 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2025 75,803 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 75,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 56,395 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 56,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit and split inner side walls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2023 46,090 miles

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

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

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 24 May 2022 34,651 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 34,607 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Jul 2021 34,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Oct 2019 25,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3 x stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2018 12,843 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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RX16 RNA is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RX16 RNA, 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 RNA registered?

RX16 RNA is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is RX16 RNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX16 RNA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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