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XO05 DYL

2016 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,152 mi
Last recorded55,152 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXO05 DYL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 55,152 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 61,269 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT & OFFSIDE FRONT WEARING INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 49,929 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm bushes splitting slightly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm bushes splitting slightly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm inner (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level below minimum

Fail 13 Dec 2024 49,929 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm bushes splitting slightly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm bushes splitting slightly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

coolant level below minimum

Pass 5 Aug 2024 54,362 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 44,472 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 48,145 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 38,950 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2022 37,790 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 38,575 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 35,420 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 29,071 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 29,071 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 28,651 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 13,244 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 13,244 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 25 Apr 2019 22,536 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear cracking on inside of tread not showing cords

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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XO05 DYL is a 2016 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XO05 DYL, 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 XO05 DYL registered?

XO05 DYL is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 21 April 2016.

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