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VE16 ADZ

2016 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,861 mi
Last recorded87,861 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE16 ADZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 87,861 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 9 Dec 2025 87,861 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 78,688 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 74,686 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 68,986 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 68,986 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 61,280 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 May 2021 52,411 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 44,145 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2020 44,145 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre bald, no tread visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 31,631 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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VE16 ADZ is a 2016 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol 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 VE16 ADZ, 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 VE16 ADZ registered?

VE16 ADZ is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 17 May 2016.

Is VE16 ADZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE16 ADZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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