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YW16 FZL

2016 Audi A5

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,152 mi
Last recorded90,152 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW16 FZL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 90,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower straight arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower straight arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 82,913 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 71,378 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 61,132 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 61,132 miles

Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 52,917 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 52,170 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge e.r.a (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge e.r.a. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 50,409 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 43,108 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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YW16 FZL is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,995cc 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 YW16 FZL, 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 YW16 FZL registered?

YW16 FZL is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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