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GL66 YXS

2016 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,895 mi
Last recorded49,895 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL66 YXS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 49,895 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged edges worn 4/4/4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged edges worn outer wall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged edges wearing 4/4/4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 43,318 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 38,775 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 31,313 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 31,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2021 26,120 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 21,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and tyre is wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 17,289 miles

Advise both rear tyres perished and age cracked slightly in treads

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 YXS is a 2016 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YXS, 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 YXS registered?

GL66 YXS is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 15 December 2016.

Is GL66 YXS safe to buy?

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