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2016 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · EL51 PUW

EL51 PUW

2016 Audi Q5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Dec 2016. Recorded mileage 42,949 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jan 2024. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.

Make & Model
AUDI Q5
Year / Origin
2016 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 16 Jan 2024
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
Recorded Mileage
42,949 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 16 Jan 2024
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Sept 2026
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2016
Engine
1968cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a high standard of roadworthiness based on a consistently clean MOT history. The most recent test conducted on September 15, 2025 at 87,767 miles resulted in no defects, indicating that the car currently meets all statutory requirements. This reflects a stable maintenance trend over the last several years, as the vehicle has avoided any mechanical failures or significant advisories across its last five recorded inspections. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,777 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between the December 2022 test at 42,949 miles and the January 2024 test at 59,061 miles, representing a thirteen-month period without an inspection. However, the usage significantly increased recently, with 11,697 miles covered between January 2025 and September 2025. This recent surge in mileage suggests the vehicle is currently being used more frequently, which typically accelerates the rate of wear on mechanical components. While the digital record shows no structural corrosion or mechanical failures, a physical inspection should focus on components common to the Audi Q5 at this mileage bracket. The buyer should examine the suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of tearing or cracking, as the increased mileage stresses these rubber elements. Given the recent increase in driving, checking the brake discs and pads for uneven wear or thinning is also advisable. The underbody should be checked for any early signs of surface rust on the sills or mounting points where moisture often collects over a decade, despite the clean test history.
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EL51 PUW Key Findings

  • 1 MOT test recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2022
  • 42,949 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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EL51 PUW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Aug 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2016 Audi Q5 (EL51 PUW) between December 2022 and December 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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ULEZ Compliant

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