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GH16 LUF

2016 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,911 mi
Last recorded73,911 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGH16 LUF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 73,911 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2025 73,911 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 68,806 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 64,329 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 60,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 55,411 miles

Engine coolant below minimum.

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 50,674 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 48,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm,s bush,s wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm,s bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 35,201 miles

engine bay and underbody covers fitted some parts obscured

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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GH16 LUF is a 2016 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GH16 LUF, 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 GH16 LUF registered?

GH16 LUF is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is GH16 LUF safe to buy?

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