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SW66 WFE

2016 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,394 mi
Last recorded80,394 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW66 WFE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 80,394 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2026 80,392 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2025 75,128 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 75,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 65,803 miles

Coolant level low

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has a nail in the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2024 65,422 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant level low

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2023 55,125 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Sep 2022 47,139 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 39,847 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 39,752 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 25,136 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 20,326 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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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SW66 WFE is a 2016 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SW66 WFE, 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 SW66 WFE registered?

SW66 WFE is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 8 September 2016.

Is SW66 WFE safe to buy?

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