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GER 26Y

2016 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

38,606 mi
Last recorded38,606 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGER 26Y
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 38,606 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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))

Fail 5 May 2026 38,606 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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 7 May 2025 30,355 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 24,241 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 21,797 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 19,098 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 15,877 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jun 2020 14,505 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 12,355 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 12,355 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged both front tread pealing off (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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GER 26Y is a 2016 Audi A5 in Silver 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 GER 26Y, 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 GER 26Y registered?

GER 26Y is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 26 July 2016.

Is GER 26Y safe to buy?

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