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SO16 XSY

2016 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,648 mi
Last recorded88,648 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO16 XSY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 88,648 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 80,939 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 70,796 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and offside. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 70,792 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and offside. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 60,311 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 49,492 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 41,754 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 25,600 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 21,337 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 XSY is a 2016 Audi A5 in White 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 SO16 XSY, 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 XSY registered?

SO16 XSY is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is SO16 XSY safe to buy?

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