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GF16 DFG

2016 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,410 mi
Last recorded111,410 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF16 DFG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 111,410 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 103,200 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 103,179 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2023 96,816 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 88,690 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 84,204 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 75,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 75,198 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 60,425 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 60,425 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 38,079 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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GF16 DFG is a 2016 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GF16 DFG, 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 GF16 DFG registered?

GF16 DFG is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 26 March 2016.

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