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SS16 GBY

2016 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,409 mi
Last recorded107,409 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS16 GBY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 107,409 miles

Both front tyres wearing edges slightly

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Various rear suspension components corroded not excessive

Fail 27 Jul 2026 107,406 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Oil overfilled (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Light levelling rod sheared off (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front tyres wearing edges slightly

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Various rear suspension components corroded not excessive

Pass 1 Aug 2025 99,683 miles

Front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Various front suspension arm bushes slightly perished not excessive

Pass 1 Aug 2024 90,129 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 77,985 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 77,980 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 65,832 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 54,303 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 47,687 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 38,478 miles

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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SS16 GBY 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 80%.

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 SS16 GBY, 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 SS16 GBY registered?

SS16 GBY is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is SS16 GBY safe to buy?

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