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GD16 XHG

2016 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,194 mi
Last recorded114,194 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD16 XHG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 114,194 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 101,501 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 84,708 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 61,368 miles

Both front lower arms ( front arms ), bushes are deteriorating.

Both front tyres going smooth on inner edge.

Both near side and off side front upper suspension arms, bushes are perished/cracked.

Both rear tyres wearing low

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 61,368 miles

Both front lower arms ( front arms ), bushes are deteriorating.

Both front tyres going smooth on inner edge.

Both near side and off side front upper suspension arms, bushes are perished/cracked.

Both rear tyres wearing low

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 56,099 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 49,762 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 38,321 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres wearing at inner edge

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 XHG is a 2016 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XHG, 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 XHG registered?

GD16 XHG is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 8 June 2016.

Is GD16 XHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD16 XHG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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