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R16 DOY

2023 Audi A5

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

8,665 mi
Last recorded8,665 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 DOY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2023
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 8,665 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 58,263 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 49,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and scrubbing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining and scrubbing slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 49,609 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and scrubbing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining and scrubbing slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 38,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 26,898 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 18,678 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 13,879 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 13,872 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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R16 DOY is a 2023 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R16 DOY, 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 3 years old, this Audi A5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R16 DOY registered?

R16 DOY is a 2023 Audi A5, first registered on 24 January 2023.

Is R16 DOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R16 DOY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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