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S50 GTW

2016 Audi A5

White Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

46,604 mi
Last recorded46,604 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 GTW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 46,604 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2026 46,042 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2025 104,403 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 35,920 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 96,410 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 96,253 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm ball joint (rearmost of the two lower arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 23,275 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 85,728 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 May 2023 13,546 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 76,503 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 11,978 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 69,340 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 10,201 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 60,792 miles

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

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 wearing on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection of all underside components.

Pass 19 May 2020 8,050 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 54,331 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 5,617 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 46,714 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 35,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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S50 GTW is a 2016 Audi A5 in White with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 S50 GTW, 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 S50 GTW registered?

S50 GTW is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 28 May 2016.

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