2016 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · TA11 VKY
2016 Audi A5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 223,547 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2016
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 223,547 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TA11 VKY Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/01/2026
- 223,547 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
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TA11 VKY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Audi A5 (TA11 VKY) between January 2019 and January 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
TA11 VKY Mileage History
- 07/01/2019104,213 mi
- 13/01/2020135,885 mi+31,672 mi
- 08/01/2021157,979 mi+22,094 mi
- 10/01/2022178,367 mi+20,388 mi
- 10/01/2022178,367 mi
- 09/01/2023197,649 mi+19,282 mi
- 22/01/2024205,748 mi+8,099 mi
- 25/01/2025214,254 mi+8,506 mi
- 10/01/2026223,547 mi+9,293 mi
Average of roughly 17,024 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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