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Y7 GLH

2016 Audi A5

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,074 mi
Last recorded60,074 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY7 GLH
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 60,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 55,779 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 52,019 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 41,848 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 36,355 miles

under body covers fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2022 36,300 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 31,021 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 17,456 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring 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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Y7 GLH is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y7 GLH, 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 Y7 GLH registered?

Y7 GLH is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 15 March 2016.

Is Y7 GLH safe to buy?

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