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OY16 GWC

2016 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,915 mi
Last recorded40,915 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY16 GWC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 40,915 miles

Front Upper both nsf and osf top suspension arms rear bushes cracking

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge center of tread worn to 2mm

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn to 3mm center of tread

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2026 40,915 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen not working (3.5 (a))

Front Upper both nsf and osf top suspension arms rear bushes cracking

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge center of tread worn to 2mm

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn to 3mm center of tread

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 38,200 miles

Nearside Front headlight level sensor bar bent but dose not affect headlight aim

Nearside Front tyre slight wear on inside edge

Offside Front tyre slight wear on inside edge

Pass 19 Jul 2024 34,783 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 30,741 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 26,465 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 26,465 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 20,506 miles

Front wipers just starting to smear screen

emissions to clean at time of test

Pass 13 Jul 2020 16,195 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 16,195 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 12,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear 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))

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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OY16 GWC is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OY16 GWC, 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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OY16 GWC is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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