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YX16 NNV

2016 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,943 mi
Last recorded93,943 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX16 NNV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 93,943 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 93,943 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 8 May 2026 93,937 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 86,173 miles

Nearside front outer CV gaiter perished.

Fail 8 Apr 2025 86,173 miles

Nearside front outer CV gaiter perished.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 79,287 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 74,223 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 74,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 61,674 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 61,674 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 36,564 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 36,551 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 32,196 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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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YX16 NNV is a 2016 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YX16 NNV, 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 YX16 NNV registered?

YX16 NNV is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 3 March 2016.

Is YX16 NNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX16 NNV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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