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TKV 252

2016 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,096 mi
Last recorded81,096 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKV 252
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2026 81,096 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 66,846 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2023 65,293 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 59,374 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2021 51,468 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2020 46,255 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 35,937 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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TKV 252 is a 2016 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TKV 252, 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 TKV 252 registered?

TKV 252 is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is TKV 252 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TKV 252 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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