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GL16 ZRD

2016 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,797 mi
Last recorded92,797 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 ZRD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 92,797 miles

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))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 80,853 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 68,426 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 65,041 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 56,759 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 49,694 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 47,501 miles

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

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

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

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

emissions to clean for test

Pass 10 Jul 2020 44,466 miles

both front wiper blades smearing

Fail 10 Jul 2020 44,466 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

both front wiper blades smearing

Pass 10 Jun 2019 37,725 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 37,725 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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 ZRD is a 2016 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZRD, 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 ZRD registered?

GL16 ZRD is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 1 June 2016.

Is GL16 ZRD safe to buy?

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