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GL16 FOM

2016 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,754 mi
Last recorded66,754 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 FOM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 66,754 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge & 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2026 66,749 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge & 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 64,866 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted, unable to fully inspect chassis and brake pipes

Pass 17 Jul 2024 63,258 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 61,312 miles

Front axle has winter and summer tyres mixed

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Tyre scrubbing off on shoulders

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

Rear axle has winter and summer tyres mixed

Pass 23 Jun 2022 56,209 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 53,147 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside corroded, worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

plastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside

Pass 11 Jun 2020 49,919 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 49,919 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 39,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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GL16 FOM is a 2016 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL16 FOM, 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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GL16 FOM is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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