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GK66 RBX

2016 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,343 mi
Last recorded141,343 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK66 RBX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 141,343 miles

Covers fitted; not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Emissions tested and passed; readings too low to be registered by DSM

Engine oil temperature can not be measured

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 132,073 miles

Covers fitted to the underside of the vehicle preventing a full inspection

Emissions tested and passed but DSM unable to register low reading

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to check oil pressure for emissions test

Fail 20 Aug 2025 132,073 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Covers fitted to the underside of the vehicle preventing a full inspection

Emissions tested and passed but DSM unable to register low reading

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to check oil pressure for emissions test

Pass 20 Aug 2024 120,269 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Emissions tested and passed but DSM unable to register low reading

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to test oil temperature for emissions test

Fail 19 Aug 2024 120,269 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Emissions tested and passed but DSM unable to register low reading

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Unable to test oil temperature for emissions test

Pass 14 Aug 2023 109,579 miles

Emissions tested and passed but DSM unable to register low reading

Fail 14 Aug 2023 109,578 miles

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

Emissions tested and passed but DSM unable to register low reading

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 98,104 miles

Emissions tested and passed, readings too low to be registered by DSM

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 86,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 78,022 miles

Emissions tested and passed but DSM unable to register low reading

Fail 17 Aug 2020 78,015 miles

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

Emissions tested and passed but DSM unable to register low reading

Offside Front 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))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 65,144 miles

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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GK66 RBX is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GK66 RBX, 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 GK66 RBX registered?

GK66 RBX is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 2 September 2016.

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