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R28 GDR

2016 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,253 mi
Last recorded93,253 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 GDR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 93,253 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 93,253 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 80,502 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 66,045 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 66,039 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 56,879 miles

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

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

Rear tyres both feathered inner edge

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Fail 11 Nov 2022 56,879 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear tyres both feathered inner edge

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 19 Nov 2021 51,210 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 6 Nov 2020 46,723 miles

Rear tyres both starting to feather inner edge

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 28 Oct 2019 40,244 miles

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

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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R28 GDR is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black 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 R28 GDR, 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 R28 GDR registered?

R28 GDR is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 2 September 2016.

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