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T3 FAC

2016 Audi A5

Grey Electric diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

43,471 mi
Last recorded43,471 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT3 FAC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 43,471 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2025 87,556 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 41,680 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 84,814 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 38,474 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 80,852 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 34,315 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 73,933 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 29,044 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 67,488 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 24,764 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 61,844 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 21,021 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All four (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 17,322 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 53,377 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play + splitting/cracking nearside and offside front suspension lower rear arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight splitting/cracking nearside and offside front suspension both top arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 45,876 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 37,639 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 30,089 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 22,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 22,555 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 16,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside 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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T3 FAC is a 2016 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,993cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 T3 FAC, 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 T3 FAC registered?

T3 FAC is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 22 July 2016.

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