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YH16 SKN

2016 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,451 mi
Last recorded155,451 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH16 SKN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 155,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 29 Sep 2026 155,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2025 136,164 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 112,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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 9 Oct 2023 89,173 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 89,132 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 85,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 22 Mar 2023 85,594 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 17 Mar 2022 71,294 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 56,035 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 tyre worn out of shape on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2020 46,704 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 32,160 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 32,160 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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YH16 SKN is a 2016 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YH16 SKN, 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 YH16 SKN registered?

YH16 SKN is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 18 March 2016.

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