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SO16 ULG

2016 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

30,501 mi
Last recorded30,501 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO16 ULG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 30,501 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 26,996 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 24,255 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 24,235 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 22,783 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 21,531 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 20,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 19,694 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 15,675 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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SO16 ULG is a 2016 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,995cc 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 SO16 ULG, 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 SO16 ULG registered?

SO16 ULG is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 13 April 2016.

Is SO16 ULG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO16 ULG 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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