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VA16 DYY

2016 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,891 mi
Last recorded77,891 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA16 DYY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2026 77,891 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 71,962 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 65,372 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 64,985 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 62,519 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 46,680 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 35,645 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 23,150 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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VA16 DYY is a 2016 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 VA16 DYY, 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 VA16 DYY registered?

VA16 DYY is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is VA16 DYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA16 DYY shows 8 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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