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YT16 HFX

2016 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,670 mi
Last recorded130,670 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT16 HFX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 130,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber top mount worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil getting weak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside front upper, starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside front upper, starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pads getting low nearside rear

Fail 20 Feb 2026 130,618 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber top mount worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil getting weak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside front upper, starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside front upper, starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pads getting low nearside rear

Pass 20 Feb 2025 117,323 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Mar 2024 109,790 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 109,790 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 97,870 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 3 rear seats

Nearside Rear 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 16 Feb 2023 97,870 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 3 rear seats

Nearside Rear 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 4 Feb 2022 85,101 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 77,759 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 71,009 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 48,773 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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YT16 HFX is a 2016 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YT16 HFX, 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 YT16 HFX registered?

YT16 HFX is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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