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RX16 VMV

2016 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,278 mi
Last recorded94,278 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX16 VMV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 94,278 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 94,272 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust clamp corroded and broken

Pass 28 Feb 2025 90,006 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 90,002 miles

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 worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 83,517 miles

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

both rear tyres are close to tread wear indicator

front and rear discs worn

Pass 1 Mar 2023 75,662 miles

Nearside Front nick on side wall tyre

Offside Rear nick on side wall tyre

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 69,868 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 62,947 miles

diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d/s/m to read or pick up

Fail 2 Mar 2021 62,947 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres worn to excess on inner edges / splitting through to cords 255 / 35 / 19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

advise on tracking check / adjust due to tyre wear

diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d/s/m to read or pick up

Pass 3 Mar 2020 56,189 miles

both front tires wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Feb 2019 50,962 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 VMV is a 2016 Audi A5 in Grey 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 VMV, 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 VMV registered?

RX16 VMV is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 3 March 2016.

Is RX16 VMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX16 VMV 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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