Audi A5 S Line TDI Auto (2016)
2016 Audi A5 S Line TDI Auto
CarHunch analysed 112 real MOT records for the 2016 Audi A5 S Line TDI Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Audi A5 S Line TDI has a first-time MOT pass rate of 63.8%, significantly below the UK average of 80%, which signals reliability concerns for this particular cohort. No vehicles in this sample have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuring from a safety standpoint, though the weak pass rate suggests other issues are cropping up regularly.
At a median mileage of 78,160 miles for an eight-year-old car, these examples are running at a fairly typical mileage for age. The low average of 0.24 failures per vehicle masks the real problem: over a third are failing their MOT first time, pointing to cumulative wear or maintenance neglect rather than catastrophic failures. If you're considering one, budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection focusing on common TDI diesel issues and have a trusted mechanic review the service history carefully.
What to check before buying a 2016 Audi A5 S Line TDI Auto
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 111 | 63.5% | 0.24 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Audi A5 S Line TDI Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 Audi A5 S Line TDI Auto vehicles fall between 65,646 and 92,357 miles.
2016 Audi A5 S Line TDI Auto — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 62 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
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