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SS16 BFJ

2016 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

149,848 mi
Last recorded149,848 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS16 BFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 149,848 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on outside

Fail 21 Jul 2026 149,848 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on outside

Pass 24 Jul 2025 139,407 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

small chip on windscreen

Pass 12 Jul 2024 125,411 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 112,336 miles

both front tyres wearing thin at inner edges

Pass 5 Jul 2022 95,910 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 78,006 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 63,653 miles

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 16 Jul 2019 49,206 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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SS16 BFJ is a 2016 Audi A5 in Blue 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 SS16 BFJ, 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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SS16 BFJ is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 1 August 2016.

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