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YF16 CZJ

2016 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

160,279 mi
Last recorded160,279 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF16 CZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 160,279 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 151,294 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 142,035 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 133,645 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s and o/s front wipers smearing leaving water marks on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front washer jet central Misaligned, spraying over screen

Fail 8 Mar 2023 133,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner to central tread failure of its structure causing a bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s and o/s front wipers smearing leaving water marks on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front washer jet central Misaligned, spraying over screen

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn plus inner tread stepping (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 123,356 miles

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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Mar 2021 110,274 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 24 Mar 2020 99,061 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 14 Apr 2019 69,549 miles

Engine-cover's fitted obscuring the view of some item's

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

Under-tray's fitted obscuring the view of some item's

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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YF16 CZJ 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 88.9%.

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 YF16 CZJ, 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 YF16 CZJ registered?

YF16 CZJ is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 28 April 2016.

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