AUDI A5 N16LAY has 19 MOTs

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This 2009 AUDI A5 has Passed 14 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2012

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 170,467 miles 8 months ago on Thursday 2nd October 2025 at 13:41.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Tuesday 13th October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

N16LAY MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED13TH OCTOBER 2026170,467 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED1ST OCTOBER 2025170,466 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Cleaning Device For Led Or Hid Headlamp Inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED25TH SEPTEMBER 202413TH OCTOBER 2025160,665 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brakes Discs Corroded.
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - General Corrosion Under Car.
FAILED25TH SEPTEMBER 2024160,665 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brakes Discs Corroded.
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - General Corrosion Under Car.
PASSED11TH OCTOBER 202313TH OCTOBER 2024155,962 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Slightly Damaged Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED14TH SEPTEMBER 202213TH OCTOBER 2023151,011 MI
PASSED14TH OCTOBER 202113TH OCTOBER 2022149,147 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED9TH OCTOBER 20208TH OCTOBER 2021145,631 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
FAILED8TH OCTOBER 2020145,631 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. DANGEROUS - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED26TH SEPTEMBER 20193RD OCTOBER 2020141,485 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED3RD OCTOBER 20183RD OCTOBER 2019135,560 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED3RD OCTOBER 2018135,560 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))
  3. DANGEROUS - Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm Both Front (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED4TH OCTOBER 20173RD OCTOBER 2018125,123 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil Both Rear (2.7.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Engine Cover And Undertrays
PASSED7TH SEPTEMBER 201630TH SEPTEMBER 2017114,891 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Running So Clean It Is Unable To Provide A Sample To Test
PASSED7TH SEPTEMBER 201530TH SEPTEMBER 201695,896 MI
PASSED6TH SEPTEMBER 201430TH SEPTEMBER 201581,720 MI
PASSED21ST SEPTEMBER 201330TH SEPTEMBER 201464,932 MI
PASSED28TH SEPTEMBER 201230TH SEPTEMBER 201351,035 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - On Carrying Out Diesel Emissions Test Unable To Obtain A Smoke Test Reading Due To Engine Running Lean
FAILED28TH SEPTEMBER 201251,035 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. USER ENTERED - On Carrying Out Diesel Emissions Test Unable To Obtain A Smoke Test Reading Due To Engine Running Lean
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

N16LAY Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 74% | MOT Failure Rate: 26%

N16LAY MOT Comments

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N16LAY Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 170,467 miles | Average yearly mileage: 10,654 miles

N16LAY FAQs

This Audi A5 with registration N16LAY was manufactured on Wednesday 30th September 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. Its colour is Brown and it has a 2.7 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 170,467 miles, so this Audi has travelled an average of 10,654 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 19 MOTs on record for this Audi A5 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2012. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means N16LAY has a 74% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Audi A5 has had 31 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 3 Major, 2 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Audi A5 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027 .

Does N16LAY have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 1st June 2026 N16LAY does have an active MOT. Read more

Is N16LAY Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 1st June 2026 N16LAY does have Tax. Read more

When does N16LAY Tax expire?

The current Tax for N16LAY will expire in 12 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does N16LAY MOT expire?

The current MOT for N16LAY will expire in 4 months on Tuesday 13th October 2026. Read more

When did N16LAY have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for N16LAY was on Thursday 2nd October 2025 at 13:41. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has N16LAY Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for N16LAY we can see 14 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has N16LAY Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for N16LAY we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 74% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is N16LAY?

N16LAY is registered as a 2009 Audi A5. Read more

How many miles has N16LAY done?

The odometer reading for N16LAY at the last MOT in October 2025 was 170,467 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 10,654 miles per year. Read more

How old is N16LAY?

The vehicle N16LAY was manufactured in 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 30th September 2009. Read more

What colour is N16LAY?

The official colour of N16LAY is recorded as Brown. Read more

What engine does N16LAY have?

N16LAY has a 2.7 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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