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GJ16 ZBR

2016 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,474 mi
Last recorded84,474 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ16 ZBR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 84,474 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2026 83,990 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 73,783 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 65,284 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre has slight wear.

Offside Front Inner tyre has slight wear.

Pass 8 May 2023 55,938 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 55,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 44,918 miles

Front brakes worn low

Pass 10 May 2021 29,530 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder removed from windscreen ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 15 May 2020 24,059 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 20,721 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 20,721 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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 ZBR 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 81.8%.

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 ZBR, 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 GJ16 ZBR registered?

GJ16 ZBR is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 23 March 2016.

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