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GM16 KVJ

2016 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,947 mi
Last recorded90,947 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM16 KVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 90,947 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 87,654 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 87,654 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements none reflective (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements none reflective (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 81,138 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 81,138 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2022 72,254 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 57,841 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 32,637 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 32,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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GM16 KVJ is a 2016 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GM16 KVJ, 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 GM16 KVJ registered?

GM16 KVJ is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is GM16 KVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM16 KVJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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