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BG16 LZR

2016 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,689 mi
Last recorded106,689 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 LZR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2025 106,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1/4 inch thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

exhaust centre sleeve clamps are corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2024 99,558 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 93,562 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 86,432 miles

Nearside Front slight cuts on the outer side wall of the tyre

the condition of the front and rear brakes requires investigation

Pass 4 May 2021 79,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2020 74,521 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 68,805 miles

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

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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BG16 LZR is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BG16 LZR, 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 BG16 LZR registered?

BG16 LZR is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 26 April 2016.

Is BG16 LZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG16 LZR shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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