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SL16 JWM

2016 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,233 mi
Last recorded83,233 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL16 JWM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 83,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 71,281 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 56,579 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 51,601 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 43,554 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 37,325 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 37,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 32,326 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2020 29,629 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 23,589 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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SL16 JWM is a 2016 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SL16 JWM, 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 SL16 JWM registered?

SL16 JWM is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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