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S999 ABK

2016 Audi A5

White Hybrid electric (clean) 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

53,770 mi
Last recorded53,770 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS999 ABK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 53,770 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 49,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 49,382 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Exhaust sleeve corroded

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

Pass 9 May 2025 75,216 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 43,089 miles

Both rear exhaust clamps starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 May 2024 68,910 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 37,475 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 64,192 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 31,597 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 58,464 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 26,686 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 55,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jul 2020 13,946 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 49,065 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 12,021 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 42,903 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in outer edge ()

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 34,640 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 34,313 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

eml on.

Pass 1 Jul 2016 23,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 23,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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S999 ABK is a 2016 Audi A5 in White with a 2,995cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S999 ABK, 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 S999 ABK registered?

S999 ABK is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 26 April 2016.

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