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VN16 TXM

2016 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,149 mi
Last recorded72,149 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN16 TXM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 72,149 miles

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

Tracking

Pass 14 Aug 2025 64,324 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back Arm, Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 57,534 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 47,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tracking

Pass 18 Aug 2022 41,581 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 34,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 30,666 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 30,666 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 21,901 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 TXM is a 2016 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel 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 VN16 TXM, 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 VN16 TXM registered?

VN16 TXM is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 22 April 2016.

Is VN16 TXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN16 TXM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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