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X20 OLS

2016 Audi A5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

71,454 mi
Last recorded71,454 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX20 OLS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 71,454 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 71,452 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2026 106,940 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight damage to near side front tyre side wall

Fail 10 Feb 2026 106,908 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight damage to near side front tyre side wall

Pass 31 Mar 2025 64,112 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 102,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 57,663 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 99,913 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 99,866 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Several bulges on inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 47,657 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 96,131 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 36,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 36,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 91,414 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 91,391 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 26,133 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 86,962 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 21,333 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 82,920 miles

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of various components

Fail 10 Jan 2020 82,813 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of various components

Pass 18 Nov 2019 20,649 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 69,567 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 64,350 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2x chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 59,213 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 52,860 miles

EML and Glow Plug warning light on

Pass 13 Oct 2014 45,453 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 37,998 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 37,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 32,172 miles

OSR TYRE SPLITTING ON INNER EDGE

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 25,667 miles

NSF N NSR TYRE DAMAGE ON SIDE WALL

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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X20 OLS is a 2016 Audi A5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 X20 OLS, 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 X20 OLS registered?

X20 OLS is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 26 November 2016.

Is X20 OLS safe to buy?

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