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YW65 GZY

2016 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,673 mi
Last recorded138,673 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW65 GZY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 138,673 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 129,994 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 123,678 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 109,128 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 90,113 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 90,029 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 90,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2021 81,981 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 81,981 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 71,114 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 52,313 miles

OSR tyre has a nail close to side wall

Rear registration deteriorating

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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YW65 GZY is a 2016 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YW65 GZY, 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 YW65 GZY registered?

YW65 GZY is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 26 February 2016.

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