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Y4 DGW

2016 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,445 mi
Last recorded75,445 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 DGW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 75,445 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 75,444 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2024 67,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Fail 15 Oct 2024 67,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 13 Oct 2023 53,531 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 47,685 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 41,277 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs worn / lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shock absorbers slightly damp (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 34,055 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 26,881 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front wipers slightly smearing - Not to excess

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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Y4 DGW is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y4 DGW, 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 Y4 DGW registered?

Y4 DGW is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 25 October 2016.

Is Y4 DGW safe to buy?

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