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X121 JPX

2016 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,846 mi
Last recorded76,846 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX121 JPX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 76,846 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 76,846 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 70,025 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 63,091 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 57,302 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 52,268 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 52,268 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 47,300 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 45,932 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 37,128 miles

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

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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X121 JPX is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X121 JPX, 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 X121 JPX registered?

X121 JPX is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 22 August 2016.

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