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VF16 POV

2016 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,844 mi
Last recorded70,844 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF16 POV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 70,844 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 68,166 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 62,747 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 53,714 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 46,109 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 46,080 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 39,538 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In two places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 33,042 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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VF16 POV is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 VF16 POV, 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 VF16 POV registered?

VF16 POV is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 24 August 2016.

Is VF16 POV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF16 POV 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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