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W70 SEW

2016 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,351 mi
Last recorded86,351 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW70 SEW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 86,351 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 75,363 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 62,160 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 46,481 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 46,476 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 34,051 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 31,295 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 24,454 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 19,292 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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W70 SEW is a 2016 Audi A5 in Grey 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 W70 SEW, 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 W70 SEW registered?

W70 SEW is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is W70 SEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W70 SEW 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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