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GD16 EAP

2016 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,258 mi
Last recorded93,258 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD16 EAP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2026 93,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2025 85,360 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S & O/S, S/W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S & O/S, S/W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 85,360 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S & O/S, S/W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S & O/S, S/W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 77,047 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF tyres worn on inner edges close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stonechip clusters to Zone A and swept areas. Not affecting drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Nail in NSR tyre inner tread

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSR and OSR shock absorbers starting to mist with internal fluid. Not excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords NSR tyre and OSF tyre outer sidewalls have slight kerb damage. No cords exposed and below size requirements (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 76,899 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OSF Lower curved arm bush split and leaking fluid causing play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF tyres worn on inner edges close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stonechip clusters to Zone A and swept areas. Not affecting drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF Lower curved arm bush perishing. No movement found on test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Nail in NSR tyre inner tread

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSR and OSR shock absorbers starting to mist with internal fluid. Not excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords NSR tyre and OSF tyre outer sidewalls have slight kerb damage. No cords exposed and below size requirements (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 68,632 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 68,577 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 64,523 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2021 52,379 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 52,377 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 44,592 miles

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

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))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 36,556 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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GD16 EAP is a 2016 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GD16 EAP, 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 GD16 EAP registered?

GD16 EAP is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 20 May 2016.

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