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VU65 XBR

2016 Audi A5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,568 mi
Last recorded79,568 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU65 XBR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2026 79,568 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 72,962 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 62,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 55,059 miles

Coolant leak coolant module

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 47,382 miles

Front Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 40,019 miles

Coolant bottle cracked, slightly leaking coolant

Pass 25 Aug 2020 32,254 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 31,580 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 26,159 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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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VU65 XBR is a 2016 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VU65 XBR, 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 VU65 XBR registered?

VU65 XBR is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 21 January 2016.

Is VU65 XBR safe to buy?

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