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GM66 ZBU

2016 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,375 mi
Last recorded97,375 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM66 ZBU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 97,375 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Jun 2025 91,283 miles

Emissions too low to read

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

Sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2024 84,256 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 76,365 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 68,947 miles

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

Offside windscreen washer poor

Fail 18 Oct 2022 68,947 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside windscreen washer poor

Pass 21 Oct 2021 52,579 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 21 Sep 2021 51,695 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake application uneven

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 36,522 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 31,884 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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GM66 ZBU is a 2016 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GM66 ZBU, 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 GM66 ZBU registered?

GM66 ZBU is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 16 September 2016.

Is GM66 ZBU safe to buy?

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