2016 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · WN66 MVC

A clean and consistent MOT record defines this 2016 Audi A5, with three consecutive passes at the most recent annual tests in February 2026, February 2025, and March 2024 all carrying no advisories or defects, indicating the vehicle has maintained a solid level of roadworthy condition through its later life. The only blemish on the file is a failed test recorded on 11 October 2022, although no defects were captured against this entry; combined with a pass logged on the same date, this most likely reflects an immediate retest after a minor issue was rectified on site, rather than a meaningful mechanical fault. With no advisories logged across any of the recorded tests and no components showing a recurring pattern of wear, the vehicle presents a reassuringly stable picture from an MOT compliance standpoint. Covering approximately 115,663 miles over a ten-year span, the A5 has averaged around 11,566 miles annually, which sits broadly in line with typical usage for a car of this age. The mileage gap between the October 2022 test and the March 2024 test represents an accumulation of roughly 16,500 miles over 17 months, suggesting the vehicle has been in regular service rather than left standing for extended periods. The relatively brisk pace of accumulation in that window does mean consumables such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and certain drivetrain flex items have likely been worked through at a faster rate than the annual average implies, even though none of those items showed enough wear at the most recent test to warrant an advisory. The absence of any multi-year lay-up periods in the record also reduces the likelihood of deterioration from inactivity, such as seized brakes, perished rubber, or moisture-related corrosion in the braking system. For a prospective buyer, the absence of flagged components in the MOT history does not remove the need for a thorough physical inspection, particularly given the higher mileage and the age of the vehicle. On a test drive, pay close attention to the suspension behaviour over uneven road surfaces, listening for any clonks, knocks, or rattling from the front suspension arms, anti-roll bar links, and rear bushes, as these are common wear items on a high-mileage A5 and would not necessarily have been flagged unless visibly deteriorated at the time of test. Steering should feel precise and well-damped, with no vibration through the wheel under braking, which could point to warped front brake discs, and the brake pedal should feel firm without any excessive travel, as the hydraulic system on these vehicles can develop issues with the master cylinder or servo over time. Equally important is a close visual inspection underneath the vehicle, even though no corrosion advisories have been recorded. Pay particular attention to the wheel arches, sills, subframe mounting points, and suspension turret areas for any surface bubbling or scaling, as Audis of this generation are known to develop corrosion in these zones well before it becomes severe enough to be recorded at test. Inspect the brake discs for a defined lip at the outer edge, which indicates they are nearing the end of their service life, and check the tyres for even wear across the tread, as uneven wear can reveal misalignment or worn suspension geometry. Finally, a scan for any oil leaks from the engine and gearbox, particularly around the cam chain tensioner and rear main seal areas common to this model, will help confirm that the mechanical condition remains consistent with the clean MOT record shown.