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GJ16 XLR

2016 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,098 mi
Last recorded94,098 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ16 XLR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 94,098 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 80,359 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 63,145 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 58,843 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 58,796 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nail in tyre /worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2022 54,327 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 48,477 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 48,477 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2020 44,987 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 34,208 miles

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

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

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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GJ16 XLR is a 2016 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol 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 GJ16 XLR, 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 GJ16 XLR registered?

GJ16 XLR is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 19 March 2016.

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