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SH52 DAB

2016 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,147 mi
Last recorded74,147 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH52 DAB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 74,147 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 64,271 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 63,754 miles

Advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Jan 2023 58,486 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 51,077 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 44,294 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 35,520 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 35,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2018 25,429 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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SH52 DAB is a 2016 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SH52 DAB, 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 SH52 DAB registered?

SH52 DAB is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 6 January 2016.

Is SH52 DAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH52 DAB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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