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2016 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · DX16 OWC

DX16 OWC

2016 Audi A5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 81,297 miles. MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
AUDI A5
Year / Origin
2016 · Chester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 20 Apr 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
81,297 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
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Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 20 Apr 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2016
Engine
1968cc
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DX16 OWC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
  • 81,297 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)

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

DX16 OWC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 12 Sept 2026, 06:56
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 (DX16 OWC) between April 2022 and April 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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.

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DX16 OWC Mileage History

  1. 19/04/202265,858 mi
  2. 21/04/202370,836 mi+4,978 mi
  3. 16/04/202473,961 mi+3,125 mi
  4. 21/03/202577,011 mi+3,050 mi
  5. 22/04/202681,297 mi+4,286 mi

Average of roughly 3,852 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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