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SO16 EYK

2016 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,222 mi
Last recorded106,222 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO16 EYK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 106,222 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 106,216 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 101,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 91,676 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 80,720 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 73,865 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 69,308 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 69,306 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 57,415 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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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SO16 EYK is a 2016 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SO16 EYK, 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 SO16 EYK registered?

SO16 EYK is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 19 August 2016.

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