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AUDI A52016 · 2.0L Diesel

DTM 805S

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Free vehicle summary for DTM 805S: 2016 AUDI A5 (Black, Diesel). Mileage: 97,410. MOT: not recorded. Tax: taxed.

MOT
Expired
Expires 25/06/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/05/2027
Fuel
Diesel
Year
2016
Engine
1968cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clear upward trend in maintenance quality. The most recent MOT test conducted in June 2025 at 97,410 miles passed with no defects or advisories. This follows two consecutive years of clean passes in 2023 and 2024, indicating that the primary mechanical and safety systems are being maintained to a high standard without recurring failures. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical annual usage for a decade-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,700 miles per year. Between the September 2022 test at 92,796 miles and the June 2025 test at 97,410 miles, the car covered roughly 1,500 miles annually. This suggests regular road use rather than long periods of stagnation, which generally helps prevent seal-related issues and keeps components from seizing. The history shows a single failure in September 2022 at 92,796 miles due to basic consumable neglect, specifically an ineffective windscreen wiper, poorly aimed headlamp, and front tyres showing signs of uneven wear and perishing. However, these issues were addressed immediately, as evidenced by the subsequent clean passes. The uneven wear noted on the front tyres in 2022 suggests a past alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that should be verified now to ensure the problem persists. A buyer should perform a physical inspection of the front suspension geometry and control arm bushings given the vehicle's age and the previous report of uneven tyre wear. Since the recent MOT records show no structural corrosion or brake defects, the focus should remain on checking the condition of rubber components and ensuring the 100,000-mile service interval has been respected. The overall data reflects an owner who is proactive in rectifying faults once they are identified.

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63
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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Full MOT History

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clear upward trend in maintenance quality. The most recent MOT test conducted in June 2025 at 97,410 miles passed with no defects or advisories. This follows two consecutive years of clean passes in 2023 and 2024, indicating that the primary mechanical and safety systems are being maintained to a high standard without recurring failures. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical annual usage for a decade-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,700 miles per year. Between the September 2022 test at 92,796 miles and the June 2025 test at 97,410 miles, the car covered roughly 1,500 miles annually. This suggests regular road use rather than long periods of stagnation, which generally helps prevent seal-related issues and keeps components from seizing. The history shows a single failure in September 2022 at 92,796 miles due to basic consumable neglect, specifically an ineffective windscreen wiper, poorly aimed headlamp, and front tyres showing signs of uneven wear and perishing. However, these issues were addressed immediately, as evidenced by the subsequent clean passes. The uneven wear noted on the front tyres in 2022 suggests a past alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that should be verified now to ensure the problem persists. A buyer should perform a physical inspection of the front suspension geometry and control arm bushings given the vehicle's age and the previous report of uneven tyre wear. Since the recent MOT records show no structural corrosion or brake defects, the focus should remain on checking the condition of rubber components and ensuring the 100,000-mile service interval has been respected. The overall data reflects an owner who is proactive in rectifying faults once they are identified.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2016 Audi A5 (DTM 805S) has a recorded MOT history spanning from September 2022 to June 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.

With 4 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 80%. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 6 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 2 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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