2016 Audi A5 · 31,536 MOT tests
2016 Audi A5 reliability
2016 Audi A5s fail 17.2% of first MOT tests, 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 15 A5 years (31,536 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A5s: 19.7%)
- 17.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A5s: 19.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 24% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 62,612
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 31,536
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 8.5% of tests fail here (34% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 62% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Audi A5
Fail rate by area
- Tyres8.5%
- Suspension3.2%
- Brakes2.6%
- Lights and electrics2.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.6%
- Body, chassis and structure0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.58%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.24%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.76%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.51%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.48%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.89%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.68%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.49%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (5.6%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.23%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.13%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.12%)
Other years
Every Audi A5 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Audi A5 reliable?
2016 Audi A5s fail 17.2% of first MOT tests, 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 15 A5 years (31,536 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Audi A5 MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.58% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.24% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (1.76% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Audi A5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Audi A5 shows 62,612 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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