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RX16 YCE

2016 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,936 mi
Last recorded88,936 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX16 YCE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 88,936 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside lower rear arm bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 May 2026 88,936 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside lower rear arm bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 75,562 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 14 May 2024 62,551 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 18 May 2023 49,515 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 24 May 2022 37,431 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 25 Jun 2021 27,207 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low, heavily on inner edges almost to cords.

Low emitter - no emission paperwork.

Under vehicle covered.

Pass 7 May 2020 17,444 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 25 Jul 2019 13,167 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 YCE is a 2016 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YCE, 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 YCE registered?

RX16 YCE is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 5 July 2016.

Is RX16 YCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX16 YCE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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