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VX66 TFA

2016 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,431 mi
Last recorded129,431 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX66 TFA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 129,431 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 113,400 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions,Asymmetric tyre

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view tiny chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 113,400 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction P2002 (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions,Asymmetric tyre

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view tiny chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 82,592 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 82,592 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2023 65,087 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns os rear pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

creak from nsf.suspect strut top bearing

Fail 30 May 2023 65,087 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns os rear pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

creak from nsf.suspect strut top bearing

Pass 31 May 2022 43,377 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 43,377 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 41,403 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 35,287 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 35,097 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 30,301 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 30,301 miles

Road wheel fixing missing all four wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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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VX66 TFA is a 2016 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VX66 TFA, 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 VX66 TFA registered?

VX66 TFA is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 12 September 2016.

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