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SJ16 JZF

2016 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,760 mi
Last recorded87,760 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 JZF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 87,760 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides upper arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 78,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small damaged (Marked). (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 63,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge beginning to wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 54,327 miles

Engine cover and undertray obscuring view

Fail 23 May 2023 54,324 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust Clamp corroded

Engine cover and undertray obscuring view

Pass 1 Jun 2022 45,132 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 37,614 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 32,719 miles

Under trays and engine cover fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Apr 2019 28,099 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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SJ16 JZF is a 2016 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 SJ16 JZF, 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 SJ16 JZF registered?

SJ16 JZF is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 22 April 2016.

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