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YC16 UCG

2016 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,050 mi
Last recorded78,050 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC16 UCG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 78,050 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 74,944 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 69,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 62,985 miles

Engine cover and undertray obscuring view

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Jul 2023 62,922 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Engine cover and undertray obscuring view

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Jul 2022 56,093 miles

Engine cover and undertray obscuring view

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

Nearside Rear Tyre showing signs of saw toothing inner edge of tread

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of saw toothing inner edge of tread

Fail 27 Jul 2022 56,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Engine cover and undertray obscuring view

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

Nearside Rear Tyre showing signs of saw toothing inner edge of tread

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of saw toothing inner edge of tread

Pass 29 Jul 2021 50,982 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 47,227 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 39,872 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2019 36,172 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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YC16 UCG is a 2016 Audi A5 in Silver 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 YC16 UCG, 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 YC16 UCG registered?

YC16 UCG is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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