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GV16 AYJ

2016 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,875 mi
Last recorded39,875 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV16 AYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 11 May 2026 39,875 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 May 2025 37,046 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 34,251 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 30,727 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 27,217 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 24,234 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 21,084 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 16,601 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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GV16 AYJ is a 2016 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GV16 AYJ, 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 GV16 AYJ registered?

GV16 AYJ is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 23 June 2016.

Is GV16 AYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV16 AYJ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GV16 AYJ have outstanding finance?

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