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2016 Audi A5 3.0L Petrol · DS16 ULU

DS16 ULU

2016 Audi A5 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 17 May 2016. Recorded mileage 55,096 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027.

Make & Model
AUDI A5
Year / Origin
2016 · Shrewsbury
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 10 Jun 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
55,096 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.0L
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Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 10 Jun 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2016
Engine
2995cc
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DS16 ULU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
  • 55,096 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

DS16 ULU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Oct 2026, 00:36
MOT Analysis

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 A5 (DS16 ULU) between May 2022 and May 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is 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.

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ADVISORY

DS16 ULU Mileage History

  1. 26/05/202242,268 mi
  2. 25/05/202343,602 mi+1,334 mi
  3. 21/05/202444,991 mi+1,389 mi
  4. 04/06/202550,067 mi+5,076 mi
  5. 22/05/202655,096 mi+5,029 mi

Average of roughly 3,216 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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2016 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
88
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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