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GL16 XBN

2016 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,974 mi
Last recorded88,974 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 XBN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 88,974 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 88,974 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 80,968 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 72,295 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 65,070 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 58,249 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 52,054 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))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 49,439 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 40,189 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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GL16 XBN is a 2016 Audi A5 in Blue 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 GL16 XBN, 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 GL16 XBN registered?

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

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