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G16 MLR

2016 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,880 mi
Last recorded86,880 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 MLR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 86,880 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 79,134 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 79,131 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 75,786 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 66,985 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 66,985 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 61,904 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 61,904 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ( both sides ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2022 41,144 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 39,499 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2020 30,961 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 30,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2019 25,276 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 MLR is a 2016 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 MLR, 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 G16 MLR registered?

G16 MLR is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 20 September 2016.

Is G16 MLR safe to buy?

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