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VA66 BUJ

2016 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,599 mi
Last recorded92,599 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA66 BUJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 92,599 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear at inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split/smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 78,182 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 78,137 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 12 Dec 2023 65,779 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 47,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 badly worn on inner edge nearly to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush starting to split also (5.3.4 (a) (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 worn on inner edge and on wear markers 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 47,081 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 badly worn on inner edge nearly to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush starting to split also (5.3.4 (a) (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 worn on inner edge and on wear markers 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 39,321 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f top rear arm inner bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f top rear arm inner bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 28,090 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 19,376 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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VA66 BUJ is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VA66 BUJ, 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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VA66 BUJ is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 22 December 2016.

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