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GC65 DAU

2016 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,015 mi
Last recorded93,015 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 93,015 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 81,152 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 81,151 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 68,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 53,552 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 43,557 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 32,712 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 26,892 miles

due to low emissions no print out was produced

n/s/f tyre tread low [2mm]

o/s/f tyre tread 3mm

o/s/r tyre tread low [2mm]

tyre warning light illuminated

Pass 25 Jan 2019 19,467 miles

engine covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2019 19,467 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm cut in sidewall attention required (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm cut in sidewall attention required (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm cut in sidewall attention required (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

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 DAU 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 80%.

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 DAU, 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 GC65 DAU registered?

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

Is GC65 DAU safe to buy?

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