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VE66 NLR

2016 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,117 mi
Last recorded77,117 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE66 NLR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 77,117 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 71,036 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 65,796 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 61,468 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 61,468 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 57,305 miles

unable to carry out full inspection due to engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2020 49,781 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 40,142 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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VE66 NLR is a 2016 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VE66 NLR, 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 VE66 NLR registered?

VE66 NLR is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 29 November 2016.

Is VE66 NLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE66 NLR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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