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X29 XGS

2016 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,006 mi
Last recorded75,006 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX29 XGS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 75,006 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 64,036 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 54,080 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 54,080 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 44,031 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 36,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front sub frame,steering rack,chassis and front to rear brake and fuel pipes covered by under trays

Pass 4 Aug 2021 27,424 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracking on outside sidwall 225/50/17

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracking on outside sidwall 225/50/17

Pass 4 Aug 2020 23,013 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 21,570 miles

Central Front undertray fiited

Pass 24 Jan 2019 15,956 miles

Central Front undertray

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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X29 XGS is a 2016 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 X29 XGS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X29 XGS registered?

X29 XGS is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 3 February 2016.

Is X29 XGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X29 XGS shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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