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Y21 NFW

2016 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,326 mi
Last recorded102,326 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY21 NFW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 102,326 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2025 102,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 93,186 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Also light intensity slightly reduced!(wing mirror) (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Boot strut missing!

Fail 24 Oct 2024 93,161 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyrewall! (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Also light intensity slightly reduced!(wing mirror) (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Boot strut missing!

Pass 24 Oct 2023 84,698 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 81,893 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 81,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2022 75,755 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 9 Mar 2021 73,420 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Mar 2020 71,917 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 63,031 miles

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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Y21 NFW is a 2016 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y21 NFW, 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 Y21 NFW registered?

Y21 NFW is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 22 March 2016.

Is Y21 NFW safe to buy?

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