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VJ16 JAY

2016 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,144 mi
Last recorded62,144 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJ16 JAY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 62,144 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 56,359 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 49,018 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 42,805 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 37,267 miles

Front Coolant leak undertray ()

Pass 19 Feb 2021 35,080 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 33,183 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 33,172 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 33,139 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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VJ16 JAY is a 2016 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VJ16 JAY, 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 VJ16 JAY registered?

VJ16 JAY is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 28 June 2016.

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