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S999 STW

2016 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,869 mi
Last recorded86,869 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS999 STW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 86,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Droplink bush heavily perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Punctured close to the sidewall

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Droplink bush heavily perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2026 86,869 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Droplink bush heavily perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Punctured close to the sidewall

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Droplink bush heavily perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 75,051 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 65,302 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 55,950 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 44,403 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2

Pass 27 Sep 2021 33,922 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 33,922 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 31,793 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 21,345 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Mar 2019 16,621 miles

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))

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 STW is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 STW, 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

How do I check the history of S999 STW?

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What year was S999 STW registered?

S999 STW is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 3 March 2016.

Is S999 STW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S999 STW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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