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MJ16 GXG

2016 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,355 mi
Last recorded125,355 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ16 GXG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 125,355 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 125,315 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 110,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 95,344 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 82,190 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 68,436 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 61,907 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 44,319 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 44,319 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

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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MJ16 GXG is a 2016 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MJ16 GXG, 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 MJ16 GXG registered?

MJ16 GXG is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 7 May 2016.

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