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SS16 GPU

2016 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,428 mi
Last recorded69,428 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 69,428 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2026 67,276 miles

Middle exhaust clamp damaged

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 61,409 miles

Central exhaust pipes join sleeve clamps heavily corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2024 56,805 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 56,805 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 51,218 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 42,028 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 33,373 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 33,298 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 25,552 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 GPU 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 90%.

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 SS16 GPU, 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 GPU registered?

SS16 GPU is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 21 July 2016.

Is SS16 GPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SS16 GPU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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