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SY53 SAS

2016 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,183 mi
Last recorded89,183 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 SAS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 89,183 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 89,183 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 70,219 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 40,349 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 40,349 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 34,952 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 28,297 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 24,402 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2020 21,198 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2019 15,224 miles

plastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside

Fail 3 Jan 2019 15,224 miles

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. O/S/R 245/45Y18. All others 245/40Y18. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

plastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside

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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SY53 SAS 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 SY53 SAS, 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 SY53 SAS registered?

SY53 SAS is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 13 January 2016.

Is SY53 SAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY53 SAS 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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