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SS16 EYW

2016 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,918 mi
Last recorded67,918 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS16 EYW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 67,918 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 67,918 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 upper rear inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 59,678 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 47,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 36,748 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 36,746 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 34,567 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 31,865 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 31,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 20,510 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 EYW is a 2016 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SS16 EYW, 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 SS16 EYW registered?

SS16 EYW is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 7 July 2016.

Is SS16 EYW safe to buy?

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