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VN16 EXT

2016 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,220 mi
Last recorded100,220 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN16 EXT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2025 100,220 miles

under trays

Pass 27 Aug 2024 95,926 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2023 92,224 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 83,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2mm (255/35r19) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2021 78,491 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 70,246 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 65,393 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 56,808 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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VN16 EXT is a 2016 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 VN16 EXT, 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 VN16 EXT registered?

VN16 EXT is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 19 April 2016.

Is VN16 EXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN16 EXT shows 8 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 VN16 EXT have outstanding finance?

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