2016 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · CM04 GMM
2016 Audi Q5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 89,158 miles. MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q5
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,158 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CM04 GMM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2026
- 89,158 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CM04 GMM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Audi Q5 (CM04 GMM) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 August 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 (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
CM04 GMM Mileage History
- 26/07/202371,912 mi
- 17/07/202477,603 mi+5,691 mi
- 17/07/202477,607 mi+4 mi
- 31/07/202583,799 mi+6,192 mi
- 03/08/202689,158 mi+5,359 mi
Average of roughly 5,707 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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