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BG16 OVO

2016 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,055 mi
Last recorded145,055 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 145,055 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 128,069 miles

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

Offside Front wing damage ok at time of test

Fail 15 Mar 2025 127,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fatted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front day lamp not working (effective after 2018)

Pass 21 Mar 2024 109,826 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 87,979 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 87,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded with a lip around the edge b/s/o/v (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit also cracked and perished with wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit also cracked and perished with wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded with a lip around the edge b/s/o/v (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin b/s/o/v (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 75,148 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 74,983 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 60,708 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 51,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 38,137 miles

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 OVO is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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