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GL66 CXR

2016 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,052 mi
Last recorded38,052 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL66 CXR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 38,052 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 35,421 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 33,307 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 29,812 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 27,544 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 23,527 miles

Front NS and OS washer jets partially blocked - sufficient fluid to clear screen at time of test

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 21,463 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective poor clearing of screen not bad enough to fail (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 21,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective poor clearing of screen not bad enough to fail (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 19,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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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GL66 CXR is a 2016 Audi A5 in Grey 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 GL66 CXR, 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 GL66 CXR registered?

GL66 CXR is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 7 November 2016.

Is GL66 CXR safe to buy?

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