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GK16 XYJ

2016 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,266 mi
Last recorded59,266 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK16 XYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 59,266 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 55,581 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm / brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 48,511 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 39,109 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 39,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 30,386 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 17,837 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 17,834 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 17,013 miles

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

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

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

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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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GK16 XYJ is a 2016 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 GK16 XYJ, 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 GK16 XYJ registered?

GK16 XYJ is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 7 March 2016.

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The MOT history for GK16 XYJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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