2016 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · HY16 BEO
2016 Audi A5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 64,517 miles. MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,517 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HY16 BEO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 64,517 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HY16 BEO 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 (HY16 BEO) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 February 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: Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And nail in tyre and cra”.
HY16 BEO Mileage History
- 10/02/202350,597 mi
- 26/02/202454,233 mi+3,636 mi
- 26/02/202454,233 mi
- 10/02/202558,063 mi+3,830 mi
- 06/02/202664,517 mi+6,454 mi
Average of roughly 4,656 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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