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V27 KSR

2016 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,487 mi
Last recorded74,487 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV27 KSR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 74,487 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 72,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner section of tread measures 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn measures 3-4 mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measures 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 72,655 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner section of tread measures 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn measures 3-4 mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 52,671 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 52,671 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake discs slightly worn

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 40,956 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 35,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 32,284 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 28,852 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 24,556 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))

Tyre size mich. pilot 3 (255/35ZR19).

Under shield fitted unable to fully check fuel & brake lines.

Fail 1 Oct 2019 24,555 miles

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

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

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))

Tyre size mich. pilot 3 (255/35ZR19).

Under shield fitted unable to fully check fuel & brake lines.

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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V27 KSR is a 2016 Audi A5 in Grey 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 V27 KSR, 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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V27 KSR is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 17 September 2016.

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