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Y6 ETX

2016 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,448 mi
Last recorded89,448 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY6 ETX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 89,448 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 226,209 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 77,062 miles

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

center exhaust clamp corroded but exhaust still secure

Pass 8 Feb 2024 200,907 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 68,429 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 181,070 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 60,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 160,573 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 54,119 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 54,119 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 52,424 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 136,981 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 49,257 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 116,716 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 44,621 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 112,082 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 101,636 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2017 88,675 miles

Central Lower middle exhaust clamp corroded.

Pass 25 Feb 2016 78,103 miles

engine coolant level on min

front brake discs corroded and lipped

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/r tyre has signs of cuts on inside edge

Fail 22 Feb 2016 78,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35R19 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35R19 (4.1.D.1b)

engine coolant level on min

front brake discs corroded and lipped

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/r tyre has signs of cuts on inside edge

Pass 27 Feb 2015 65,568 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 65,565 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 53,377 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 43,504 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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Y6 ETX is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y6 ETX, 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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Y6 ETX is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 28 September 2016.

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