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BG16 OVB

2016 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,099 mi
Last recorded124,099 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 OVB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 124,099 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 121,053 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 118,611 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 116,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 115,873 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 101,268 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 101,268 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge in sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2022 82,901 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 63,092 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 54,334 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 43,927 miles

under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of testable items

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 OVB is a 2016 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OVB, 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 OVB registered?

BG16 OVB is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is BG16 OVB safe to buy?

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