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G16 BBJ

2017 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,270 mi
Last recorded93,270 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A548,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 BBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 93,270 miles

Nearside Front level sensor seized

Nearside Front outer wheel rim has a flat spot at spoke

Nearside Front steering rack is noisy and rough when jacked up and lock to lock

Nearside Rear level sensor seized

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad wear sensor wire is touching disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear inner wheel rim has been welded

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray is saturated in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs are wearing a lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 93,270 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front level sensor seized

Nearside Front outer wheel rim has a flat spot at spoke

Nearside Front steering rack is noisy and rough when jacked up and lock to lock

Nearside Rear level sensor seized

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad wear sensor wire is touching disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear inner wheel rim has been welded

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray is saturated in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs are wearing a lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 83,763 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 75,376 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 63,409 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 54,138 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 38,897 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 38,897 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 20,401 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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G16 BBJ is a 2017 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 48,661 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G16 BBJ, 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 9 years old, this Audi A5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G16 BBJ registered?

G16 BBJ is a 2017 Audi A5, first registered on 24 March 2017.

Is G16 BBJ safe to buy?

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