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T7 SXA

2016 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

86,552 mi
Last recorded86,552 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT7 SXA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 86,552 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2026 155,320 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2025 82,839 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 152,486 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 67,866 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 148,581 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 59,205 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 129,989 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 52,911 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertray fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Mar 2022 113,870 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 46,679 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 46,678 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 104,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 41,958 miles

Front and rear brake pads wearing thin and discs lipped.

Pass 25 Feb 2020 94,344 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 36,939 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 28 Jan 2019 82,885 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 73,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 15 Feb 2017 63,709 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 57,914 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 46,487 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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T7 SXA is a 2016 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol 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 T7 SXA, 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 T7 SXA registered?

T7 SXA is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 17 October 2016.

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