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GU16 XMY

2016 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,123 mi
Last recorded102,123 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU16 XMY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 102,123 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f upper arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

smoke emissions 0.01

Pass 8 Jul 2025 85,655 miles

smoke emissions too low

Fail 7 Jul 2025 85,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

smoke emissions too low

Pass 9 Jul 2024 78,763 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 78,763 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 76,049 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 76,049 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 60,301 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 42,875 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 42,875 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 30,347 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 23,241 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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GU16 XMY is a 2016 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GU16 XMY, 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 GU16 XMY registered?

GU16 XMY is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is GU16 XMY safe to buy?

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