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GY16 PVL

2016 Audi A5

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,324 mi
Last recorded64,324 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY16 PVL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 64,324 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both connector sleeves leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 60,392 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 53,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both centre sleeves (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/R19, 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/R19, 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 48,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 48,434 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall 255/35/19 Tyre is worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 42,240 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 40,144 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 36,472 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 32,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner pads low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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GY16 PVL is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GY16 PVL, 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 GY16 PVL registered?

GY16 PVL is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 24 May 2016.

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