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S5 HRO

2016 Audi A5

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,073 mi
Last recorded88,073 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 HRO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 88,073 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 81,388 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 74,703 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 67,754 miles

front tyres waring on inner edges

nearside rear tyre has a chip but no chords exposed

Pass 4 Jan 2022 58,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 41,772 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2020 41,772 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 21,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (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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S5 HRO is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S5 HRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S5 HRO registered?

S5 HRO is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 23 May 2016.

Is S5 HRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 HRO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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