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GJ66 ZRZ

2016 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,167 mi
Last recorded69,167 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 69,167 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 59,363 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 48,062 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 48,060 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 36,577 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 36,577 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake performance not tested metal to metal (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2021 24,801 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 24,800 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 20,964 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 20,964 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 16,360 miles

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

Offside Front 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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GJ66 ZRZ 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 63.6%.

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 ZRZ, 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 ZRZ registered?

GJ66 ZRZ is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 28 September 2016.

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