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BU16 GCO

2016 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,373 mi
Last recorded88,373 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 GCO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2025 88,373 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 81,586 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 72,086 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 66,353 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 60,940 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 55,412 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 53,617 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 41,983 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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BU16 GCO is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BU16 GCO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU16 GCO registered?

BU16 GCO is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 3 March 2016.

Is BU16 GCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 GCO shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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