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YK16 VZZ

2016 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,411 mi
Last recorded54,411 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 VZZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 54,411 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 54,409 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 50,005 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 44,580 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 38,206 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 31,269 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 24,715 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020 22,243 miles

Nearside Rear seat loaded with dog cage unable to check seat belt

Tyre pressure light on

Pass 6 Mar 2019 16,689 miles

nearside rear lamp damaged

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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YK16 VZZ is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol 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 YK16 VZZ, 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 YK16 VZZ registered?

YK16 VZZ is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is YK16 VZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK16 VZZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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