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GJ66 EBM

2016 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,090 mi
Last recorded79,090 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ66 EBM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 79,090 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2026 79,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 66,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damaged & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit & edges of tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 56,014 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 50,593 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))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 50,593 miles

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

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 Sep 2022 42,049 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 37,564 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 30,969 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 30,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 24,674 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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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GJ66 EBM is a 2016 Audi A5 in Red 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 GJ66 EBM, 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 GJ66 EBM registered?

GJ66 EBM is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 15 September 2016.

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