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SD16 DHV

2016 Audi A5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,394 mi
Last recorded60,394 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD16 DHV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 60,394 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 60,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 54,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 46,839 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 38,716 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 33,927 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 31,991 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 27,264 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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SD16 DHV is a 2016 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,798cc 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 SD16 DHV, 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 SD16 DHV registered?

SD16 DHV is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 15 April 2016.

Is SD16 DHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD16 DHV 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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