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MC16 GWJ

2016 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,434 mi
Last recorded75,434 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC16 GWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 75,434 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 70,719 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 70,719 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 62,652 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All approaching 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 55,750 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 46,879 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 40,130 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 30,988 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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MC16 GWJ is a 2016 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel 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 MC16 GWJ, 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 MC16 GWJ registered?

MC16 GWJ is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is MC16 GWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC16 GWJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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