2016 Audi A5 2.0L Petrol · GU66 BLK
2016 Audi A5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 13 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 40,283 miles. MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,283 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GU66 BLK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2026
- 40,283 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GU66 BLK 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 A5 (GU66 BLK) between September 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
GU66 BLK Mileage History
- 06/09/202226,377 mi
- 04/09/202330,750 mi+4,373 mi
- 02/09/202436,144 mi+5,394 mi
- 27/08/202539,146 mi+3,002 mi
- 03/09/202640,283 mi+1,137 mi
Average of roughly 3,484 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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