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GC65 MWW

2016 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,896 mi
Last recorded115,896 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 115,896 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 115,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 107,473 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 31 Jan 2024 97,411 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 26 Jan 2024 97,397 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 26 Jan 2023 85,222 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 25 Jan 2023 85,222 miles

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 27 Jan 2022 73,978 miles

emissions did not provide read out

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 22 Jan 2022 73,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

emissions did not provide read out

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 25 Jan 2021 63,121 miles

emissions did not provide read out

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 18 Jan 2020 52,423 miles

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

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

emissions did not provide read out

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 17 Jan 2020 52,421 miles

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

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

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

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

emissions did not provide read out

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 28 Jan 2019 40,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing close legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (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 MWW is a 2016 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MWW, 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 MWW registered?

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

Is GC65 MWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC65 MWW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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