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GX16 BZE

2016 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,990 mi
Last recorded82,990 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX16 BZE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2026 82,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Dipped beam working but has a weak light output

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 73,496 miles

Front windscreen chipped

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Feb 2024 67,344 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 60,090 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 255/35zr19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 45,919 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NSF Upper arms inner bushes slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both OSF Upper arms inner bushes slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 36,810 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 31,158 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 23,935 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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GX16 BZE is a 2016 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc 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 GX16 BZE, 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 GX16 BZE registered?

GX16 BZE is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is GX16 BZE safe to buy?

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