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GU55 SEY

2016 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,928 mi
Last recorded104,928 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU55 SEY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 104,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush slightly deteriorated/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 104,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep splits to cords on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush slightly deteriorated/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

recommend a wheel alignment

Pass 7 Mar 2025 101,592 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also damage to inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush starting to split slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 97,894 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing on the outer edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 80,716 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 65,015 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 47,278 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 33,189 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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GU55 SEY is a 2016 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU55 SEY, 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 GU55 SEY registered?

GU55 SEY is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 14 December 2016.

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