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AL12 GHT

2016 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,118 mi
Last recorded125,118 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL12 GHT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 125,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 101,340 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear seatbelt strap is twisted

Fail 8 Jul 2024 100,889 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak leaking oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut to cords at tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and Rear incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear seatbelt strap is twisted

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 76,630 miles

Engine Body Sill & Suspension covers

Pass 27 Jul 2022 50,157 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 65,708 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 41,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 37,216 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 29,808 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A5?

Based on 1,497,195 MOT tests across 148,987 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
7,148
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
148,987
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,175
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,432
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 7,396
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AL12 GHT is a 2016 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 54,601 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,175 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AL12 GHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 10 years old, this Audi A5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AL12 GHT registered?

AL12 GHT is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 22 January 2016.

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