2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Audi A5 MOT pass rate and common faults

8,211 MOT tests in 2024. 80.4% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time80.4%
Failed or needed repairs19.6%
Typical mileage at test69,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,211 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    447 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.9%
    353 marked dangerous
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    220 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.7%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    93 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    86 marked dangerous
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.6%
  10. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres11.0%
  2. Suspension4.3%
  3. Brakes4.0%
  4. Lights & electrics3.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.0%
  7. Body & chassis1.0%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.8%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak8.4%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.6%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2016 Audi A5?

In 2024, 80.4% of 2016 Audi A5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,211 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Audi A5?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 Audi A5 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).