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YE16 GJY

2016 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

113,332 mi
Last recorded113,332 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE16 GJY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 113,332 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2026 113,332 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2025 97,294 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 92,524 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 83,051 miles

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))

exhaust center joint corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2023 69,706 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on min limit advise replace soon as (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 53,128 miles

Nearside Front 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 29 Jan 2021 40,107 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 29,079 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 21,114 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

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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YE16 GJY 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 YE16 GJY, 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 YE16 GJY registered?

YE16 GJY is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 8 April 2016.

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