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S3 BGO

2016 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests26 (24 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

167,353 mi
Last recorded167,353 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 BGO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

24 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 167,353 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2025 72,634 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal cracking and perished.

Pass 11 Mar 2025 155,841 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 64,544 miles

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2024 151,833 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 57,770 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 57,763 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 148,819 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 48,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 146,725 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 43,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 35,470 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 145,225 miles

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

n/s headlamp showing signs of deterioration

Pass 24 Jan 2020 28,220 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 139,176 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 139,176 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 21,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge

Under trays obscuring some underside components unable to fully inspect at time of test.

Pass 12 Sep 2018 130,250 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 114,858 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 98,504 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 96,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 90,419 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 85,183 miles

dampness around n/s/f shock absorber.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 77,757 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2011 70,872 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 59,931 miles

rear tyres worn on inner/outer edges

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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S3 BGO is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S3 BGO, 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 S3 BGO registered?

S3 BGO is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 9 March 2016.

Is S3 BGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 BGO shows 26 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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