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BG16 LZT

2016 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,376 mi
Last recorded86,376 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 86,376 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 86,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 77,723 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 71,351 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 71,351 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 61,390 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 61,296 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt noise from cv joint (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 52,044 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 43,507 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 37,744 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 30,327 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 30,327 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 27,665 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 27,613 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 LZT is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BG16 LZT, 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 BG16 LZT registered?

BG16 LZT is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is BG16 LZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG16 LZT shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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