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YA16 DEU

2016 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

160,351 mi
Last recorded160,351 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA16 DEU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 160,351 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2026 160,148 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 154,249 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 146,510 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 139,753 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 118,619 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 118,619 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall. 3 mm, bald on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall. 2-3mm, bald on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 91,945 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 85,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing misshapen on inner edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 79,860 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Fail 13 May 2019 79,856 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear view mirror missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

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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YA16 DEU is a 2016 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YA16 DEU, 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 YA16 DEU registered?

YA16 DEU is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 29 June 2016.

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