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VA65 XCF

2016 Audi A5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,420 mi
Last recorded84,420 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA65 XCF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 84,420 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2025 81,134 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2025 81,134 miles

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

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 14 Sep 2024 77,677 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2024 77,677 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 73,823 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 73,823 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 70,598 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 67,589 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 64,086 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 57,507 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 48,928 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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VA65 XCF is a 2016 Audi A5 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VA65 XCF, 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 VA65 XCF registered?

VA65 XCF is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is VA65 XCF safe to buy?

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