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VDZ 776

2016 Audi A5

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,194 mi
Last recorded85,194 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDZ 776
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2025 85,194 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 84,398 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 80,140 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 73,818 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 62,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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VDZ 776 is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 VDZ 776, 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 VDZ 776 registered?

VDZ 776 is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 18 April 2016.

Is VDZ 776 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDZ 776 shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VDZ 776 have outstanding finance?

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