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GL66 ZBY

2016 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,212 mi
Last recorded141,212 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL66 ZBY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 141,212 miles

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

Rear Tyres worn on inner edges 245/40/18

Fail 24 Aug 2026 141,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt - Joint also worn/noisy (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt - Joint also worn/noisy (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyres worn on inner edges 245/40/18

Pass 10 Sep 2025 129,451 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 121,775 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 121,775 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 110,264 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 97,669 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 97,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also bald on inner edge and worn out of shape 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 88,745 miles

Exhaust clamp corroded / broken - Exhaust still secure

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge void of tread - Advise alignment 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge void of tread - Advise alignment 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 80,931 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 80,929 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 70,796 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 70,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (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 ZBY is a 2016 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 GL66 ZBY, 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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GL66 ZBY is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 8 December 2016.

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