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GL16 ZSY

2016 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

32,397 mi
Last recorded32,397 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 32,397 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2025 29,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 35 19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 27,787 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 25,089 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 1 Jun 2022 22,668 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 22,668 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 20,071 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 15,698 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))

Pass 24 May 2019 11,759 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 11,732 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 ZSY is a 2016 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZSY, 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 ZSY registered?

GL16 ZSY is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 20 June 2016.

Is GL16 ZSY safe to buy?

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