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GN16 XDP

2016 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,035 mi
Last recorded106,035 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN16 XDP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 106,035 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four front top arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 106,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rearmost ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust joining sleeve broken

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at edge and 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four front top arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front badly worn at edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 90,792 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on sidewall, 2019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower, rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper arms x4, bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 90,788 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn insides worst (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on sidewall, 2019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower, rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper arms x4, bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 78,766 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 71,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 63,095 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2021 54,289 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 49,748 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 35,897 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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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GN16 XDP is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black 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 GN16 XDP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN16 XDP registered?

GN16 XDP is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 29 March 2016.

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