2016 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · JR55 JAZ
2016 Audi Q5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 121,700 miles. MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q5
- Year / Origin
- 2016
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,700 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JR55 JAZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2026
- 121,700 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JR55 JAZ 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 Q5 (JR55 JAZ) between August 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick All four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
JR55 JAZ Mileage History
- 20/08/2024100,782 mi
- 18/08/2025110,321 mi+9,539 mi
- 23/09/2025110,432 mi+111 mi
- 01/10/2026121,691 mi+11,259 mi
- 02/10/2026121,700 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 9,884 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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