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YP16 ETZ

2016 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,938 mi
Last recorded84,938 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP16 ETZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 84,938 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 79,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement double wish bones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection/slightly loose

Pass 26 Jan 2024 69,789 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 60,670 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Tyre also heavily worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 53,219 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Jan 2022 53,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Feb 2021 44,148 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 33,774 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 21,012 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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YP16 ETZ is a 2016 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc 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 YP16 ETZ, 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 YP16 ETZ registered?

YP16 ETZ is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is YP16 ETZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP16 ETZ 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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