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GC65 CZV

2016 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,634 mi
Last recorded147,634 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC65 CZV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 147,634 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edges, both. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 132,356 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 132,356 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 117,695 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 117,695 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 97,646 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 77,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre side wall has small cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 63,725 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 63,725 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 46,929 miles

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

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

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

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

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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GC65 CZV is a 2016 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GC65 CZV, 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 GC65 CZV registered?

GC65 CZV is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is GC65 CZV safe to buy?

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