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GX16 KOW

2016 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,316 mi
Last recorded97,316 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX16 KOW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 97,316 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 90,764 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 81,690 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 74,953 miles

Coolant below min

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS light illuminated

Wiper blades smear

Fail 11 Mar 2023 74,835 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant below min

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wiper blades smear

Pass 3 Mar 2022 61,713 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level below minimum

Pass 5 Mar 2021 49,746 miles

Unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 26 Feb 2021 49,699 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 24 Feb 2020 41,758 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 26,719 miles

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

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 KOW is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol 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 GX16 KOW, 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 KOW registered?

GX16 KOW is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is GX16 KOW safe to buy?

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