2016 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · YC16 BFE
2016 Audi A5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 66,876 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,876 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC16 BFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2025
- 66,876 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC16 BFE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Audi A5 (YC16 BFE) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
YC16 BFE Mileage History
- 05/09/202251,210 mi
- 14/09/202356,357 mi+5,147 mi
- 16/09/202356,357 mi
- 26/09/202461,186 mi+4,829 mi
- 12/09/202566,876 mi+5,690 mi
Average of roughly 5,189 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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