CarVerify

Free Car Check

BG16 OVU

2016 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,092 mi
Last recorded93,092 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 93,092 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2025 93,092 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2024 81,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 30 Sep 2023 64,886 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 29 Sep 2022 49,851 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 49,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2021 40,492 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 33,790 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 20,636 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Apr 2019 20,636 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (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
Full Audi A5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BG16 OVU is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OVU, 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

How do I check the history of BG16 OVU?

You can check the full history of BG16 OVU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BG16 OVU registered?

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

Is BG16 OVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG16 OVU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG16 OVU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BG16 OVU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.