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MC16 GWK

2016 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,688 mi
Last recorded77,688 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC16 GWK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 77,688 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 69,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear face (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear face (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 69,329 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear face (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear face (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 60,676 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin shows signs of binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight kerb damage outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner egde (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertray insecure, rear fixings missing

Fail 19 Mar 2024 60,676 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))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight kerb damage outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin shows signs of binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged kerb damage outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertray insecure, rear fixings missing

Pass 23 Mar 2023 52,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to legal minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

TPS light on

Fail 22 Mar 2023 52,617 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to legal minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

TPS light on

Pass 23 Mar 2022 43,894 miles

Nearside Front inner edge wearing

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

T.P.S.light on

Pass 5 Feb 2021 32,323 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 22,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts in thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts in thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (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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MC16 GWK is a 2016 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MC16 GWK, 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 MC16 GWK registered?

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

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