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YD66 DGY

2016 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,831 mi
Last recorded57,831 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD66 DGY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 57,831 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 57,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 50,626 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 43,967 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 39,499 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2023 39,499 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 37,010 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 28,837 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 19 Dec 2020 21,689 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 15,317 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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YD66 DGY is a 2016 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YD66 DGY, 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 YD66 DGY registered?

YD66 DGY is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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