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GF16 OAB

2016 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

182,100 mi
Last recorded182,100 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF16 OAB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 182,100 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 181,463 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 181,377 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some areas

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2023 180,983 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some areas

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 145,858 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 145,858 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 120,861 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 120,861 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 94,579 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect heavy misting and very soft. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 74,213 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 63,550 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads - 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (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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GF16 OAB is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 OAB, 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 GF16 OAB registered?

GF16 OAB is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 26 April 2016.

Is GF16 OAB safe to buy?

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