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SS55 CON

2016 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,835 mi
Last recorded95,835 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS55 CON
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 95,835 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 95,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2025 85,560 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 76,581 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 76,581 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 70,537 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 64,901 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 56,527 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 56,527 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s rear shocker fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 34,383 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 17,454 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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SS55 CON is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SS55 CON, 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 SS55 CON registered?

SS55 CON is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is SS55 CON safe to buy?

The MOT history for SS55 CON shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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