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VU16 JYR

2016 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,237 mi
Last recorded85,237 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 JYR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 85,237 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 75,241 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 75,241 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 60,875 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2023 60,594 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing wing mirror (3.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2022 50,901 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 50,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2021 44,671 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

coolant level slightly low

Pass 1 Oct 2020 40,177 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 26,172 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 26,167 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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VU16 JYR is a 2016 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VU16 JYR, 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 VU16 JYR registered?

VU16 JYR is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 5 March 2016.

Is VU16 JYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU16 JYR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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