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WJ16 YMP

2016 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,180 mi
Last recorded43,180 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ16 YMP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 43,180 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust centre sleeve clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has slight cuts on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost suspension arm starting to split from alloy housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 40,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 small cuts on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 37,607 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 34,650 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 30,426 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 27,385 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 25,926 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 23,180 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 23,178 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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WJ16 YMP 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 WJ16 YMP, 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 WJ16 YMP registered?

WJ16 YMP is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is WJ16 YMP safe to buy?

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