2016 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · B17 SDF
2016 Audi A5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 74,358 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,358 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B17 SDF Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2022
- 74,358 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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B17 SDF MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2016 Audi A5 (B17 SDF) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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