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YY16 KGN

2016 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

175,245 mi
Last recorded175,245 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY16 KGN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 175,245 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 171,410 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRACK CONTROL ARM, INNER BUSH SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRACK CONTROL ARM, INNER BUSH SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2024 151,650 miles

Central exhaust securing clamp corroded / loose

Pass 11 Apr 2023 125,876 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 125,753 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 95,362 miles

Offside rear shock absorber has a fluid leak

Pass 17 Mar 2021 69,021 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 55,536 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 39,685 miles

Offside Rear screw 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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YY16 KGN is a 2016 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc 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 YY16 KGN, 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 YY16 KGN registered?

YY16 KGN is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 14 April 2016.

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